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MN HF3052

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sondra Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Requires the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees to consider student performance on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) as a means to determine admission eligibility.

  • Adds career readiness assessment tools, including the ASVAB-Career Exploration Program, to resources that school districts must help students and families identify and access for planning successful transitions to postsecondary education and employment.

  • Expands collaborative partnerships for student transition to include armed forces alongside existing partners such as postsecondary institutions, economic development agencies, and employers.

  • Prohibits school districts from requiring any curriculum, instruction, or employment-related activity that obligates students to involuntarily select a career, career interest, or employment goals.

  • Encourages school districts to seek nonstate revenue and in-kind contributions to fund implementation of student transition planning programs.

Legislative Description

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery considered for eligibility admissions to state colleges and universities, and career readiness assessment included in student planning for postsecondary education and employment.

Last Action

Authors added Dettmer, Quam

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Education Reform5/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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