The proposed bill aims to address the endorsement of terrorism by student organizations and individuals within postsecondary institutions in Minnesota. It introduces a new section, [135A.154] CANCELLATION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSING TERRORISM, which mandates that institutions must cancel the recognition and support of any student organization that endorses or promotes terrorism. Additionally, institutions are required to report the names of students who are members of such organizations to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education for further investigation. The bill also requires institutions to adopt policies that allow for anonymous reporting of violations and outline procedures for investigating and imposing consequences.
Furthermore, the bill establishes [136A.105] STUDENTS WHO ENDORSE TERRORISM, which stipulates that students found to have endorsed or promoted terrorism will be ineligible for state financial aid, including grants and scholarships. The commissioner is granted the authority to investigate allegations of such endorsements, with provisions for students to be informed of the investigation process and outcomes. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe educational environment by holding both student organizations and individuals accountable for actions that support terrorism.