MN HF1093

Requires students to demonstrate understanding of academic standards on a nationally normed college entrance exam as a condition of high school graduation, effective August 1, 2017, for students entering grade 9 in 2017-2018 and later.

Mandates the commissioner contract for a nationally recognized college entrance exam aligned with state academic standards and including career and college readiness benchmarks to be administered to grade 11 students.

Requires school districts to pay examination fees one time for interested students in grades 11 or 12 to take a nationally recognized college entrance exam, with multiple administrations available during the school day.

Specifies that students are not required to achieve a specified score or level of proficiency on the assessment to graduate from high school, only to demonstrate understanding of academic standards.

Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 120B.02 and 120B.30 regarding graduation requirements and statewide testing requirements aligned with state academic standards.