This bill aims to enhance the structure of developmental education in Minnesota's public postsecondary institutions by mandating the implementation of a corequisite model for English courses. Under the new provisions, institutions that receive financial aid must provide clear written explanations to students about the differences between uncredited developmental courses and credit-bearing courses. Additionally, they are required to implement a one-semester corequisite model that allows students to enroll in college-level English courses while receiving concurrent academic support. Students who do not meet the necessary placement criteria for these corequisite courses must be referred to adult basic education programs for foundational skill development.

Furthermore, the bill establishes reporting requirements for the commissioner of higher education, who must annually publish summary data on the department's website. This data will include the number of students placed in various educational programs, the completion rates of uncredited remedial courses, and the enrollment figures for credit-bearing courses following the completion of developmental education. The bill emphasizes the importance of transitioning from traditional developmental education models to a more integrated approach that supports student success in higher education.