SF1989

SF1989 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study requirement; institution eligibility for state student aid modification

Related bill: HF2649

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for postsecondary institutions to participate in Minnesota's state student aid programs. Key provisions include:

Employment Disclosure Requirement: Institutions must prominently display job placement rates and gainful employment outcomes (e.g., median earnings of graduates) in their catalogs and on their websites. They must also report this information annually to the state.
Institution Eligibility for State Student Aid:
- Institutions must meet academic standards comparable to Minnesota-operated institutions.
- They must be licensed or registered as postsecondary institutions.
- Private institutions must participate in the federal Pell Grant program or have students sign disclosure forms stating the institution is not participating.
- If ownership of an institution changes, it must participate in the Pell Grant program within four years to maintain eligibility.
Loss of Federal Financial Aid Eligibility: If an institution loses eligibility for the Pell Grant program or is terminated from federal financial aid programs due to violations, it may also lose eligibility for state student aid.
State Oversight: The Minnesota Office of Higher Education will randomly audit institutions for compliance with these requirements and report any noncompliance to legislative committees.

The primary goals of the bill are to increase transparency for students regarding employment prospects and ensure institutions receiving state financial aid meet academic and financial standards.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Higher Education
March 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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        "Requires institutions to display job placement rates and gainful employment outcomes.",
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      "summary": "Amends section 136A.103 concerning institution eligibility for state student aid programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies conditions under which an institution may lose eligibility for state student aid."
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "References criteria for state student aid eligibility involving programs for veterans under section 197.791.",
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      "summary": "References criteria for state student aid eligibility involving public safety officer's death benefits under section 299A.45.",
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    "citation": "136A.63"
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