Physical Education Standards Committee ApplicationStandards, Assessments and Graduation RequirementsThe Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards are the statewide expectations for student learning in K–12 public schools. Per Minnesota Statutes 2025, section 120B.018, an academic standard is a summary description of student learning in a content area. Academic standards are comprised of one or more benchmarks. Minnesota’s academic standards are reviewed and revised on a 10-year cycle. The following resources provide more information on the timelines and process:AssessmentSchools and districts determine how their students will learn the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards for each content area by developing courses, curriculum, and instructional materials aligned to the academic standards.