HF1238 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, and institution eligibility modified for state student aid.

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This bill requires higher education institutions in Minnesota that are eligible for state student aid to disclose employment opportunities related to their four-year degree programs. Specifically, institutions must provide information on potential job markets in Minnesota for each major or curriculum, median income or income ranges for relevant jobs, and whether an advanced degree is required for employment in that field. This information must be posted on the institution's website, with a link and description also included in the school catalog. However, institutions are not required to publish the full information in their catalogs. The bill aims to provide transparency for students regarding career prospects associated with their chosen fields of study.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy