SF430 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Post-secondary enrollment in summer courses authorization provision

Related bill: HF447

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No 430 is designed to amend existing Minnesota education laws to allow high school students in grades 10 through 12 priority to enroll in summer college courses at postsecondary institutions. The institutions are also required to provide educational information and adhere to specific recruitment guidelines. Notably, this bill mandates that colleges cannot displace a high school student once enrolled in a course. It also sets guidelines for enrolling veterans and insists on equal access for eligible high school students to enroll in online and summer college courses. Essentially, the bill is promoting extended learning opportunities for high school students while ensuring their access is not hindered by other enrollment policies.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows full-time enrollment in middle or early college programs."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous restrictions on earning dual credit through remedial courses."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the conditions under which students in the graduation incentives program can enroll in remedial or developmental postsecondary courses.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines pathways for earning dual high school and college credit."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.68"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires institutions to enroll veterans who meet specific criteria."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill affects the enrollment priority for veterans in postsecondary courses.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on veteran enrollment timelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.447"
  }
]