The bill H.F. No. 4252 introduces significant modifications to higher education laws in Minnesota, focusing on student aid, support for parenting students, and the regulation of private career schools. Key provisions include the requirement for public postsecondary institutions to provide clear explanations to students enrolling in developmental courses and the establishment of priority registration for pregnant and parenting students. The bill also prohibits mandatory fees for maintaining athletic facilities and ensures protections against discrimination for these students. Additionally, it introduces new legal language regarding the denial of funding due to fraud and specifies the handling of uncashed distribution checks, while amending eligibility criteria for various student aid programs and requiring detailed demographic reporting.
Furthermore, the bill enhances the regulatory framework for private career schools by revising licensing and operational requirements, including new documentation mandates for revenue changes and updated surety bond calculations. It clarifies the fee structure for initial licensure and renewal, expands the definition of "change of ownership," and improves transparency in student catalogs and brochures. The bill also streamlines the appeals process for schools facing remedial actions and introduces appropriations for educational initiatives, including grants and technology improvements. Overall, H.F. No. 4252 aims to promote accountability, transparency, and support for students within Minnesota's higher education system.
Statutes affected: Introduction: 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 124D.09
1st Engrossment: 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 268.193
2nd Engrossment: 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 268.193
3rd Engrossment: 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 268.193
4th Engrossment: 43A.187, 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 137.39, 268.193
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 43A.187, 135A.012, 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 137.0246, 137.39
2nd Unofficial Engrossment: 43A.187, 135A.012, 135A.121, 135A.195, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 137.0246, 137.39
CCR-HF4252: 43A.187, 135A.121, 136A.053, 136A.091, 136A.121, 136A.1215, 136A.1241, 136A.125, 136A.1274, 136A.1275, 136A.1465, 136A.233, 136A.62, 136A.64, 136A.65, 136A.653, 136A.672, 136A.675, 136A.821, 136A.822, 136A.823, 136A.826, 136A.827, 136A.828, 136A.829, 136A.8295, 136A.83, 136G.03, 136G.05, 136G.13, 137.39, 268.193