Minnesota Statutes Education Code: Prekindergarten-Grade 12 (Ch. 120-129C) § 124E.01. Purpose and applicability

(1) increase learning opportunities for all pupils;

(2) encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods;

(3) measure learning outcomes and create different and innovative forms of measuring outcomes;

(4) establish new forms of accountability for schools; or

(5) create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site.