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MN SF537
Bill
Status
4/28/2009
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Latz
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AI Summary
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Requires all public and private postsecondary educational institutions in Minnesota to notify prospective student applicants of potential impacts of criminal records on employment and financial aid eligibility.
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Institutions must provide a specific notice warning students that arrests, charges, or convictions may affect employment prospects in their intended field and eligibility for federal, state, and other higher education financial aid.
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Exempts postsecondary institutions from liability for failing to provide the required notice.
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Adds new section 135A.157 to Minnesota Statutes governing notice requirements to prospective students.
Legislative Description
Postsecondary institutions prospective student notification of potential effects of criminal convictions on future employment
Last Action
House: Senate file first reading, referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division
4/28/2009