MN HF2469

Requires the Minnesota Department of Education to contract with a provider of a nationally recognized college entrance exam (such as ACT or SAT) to replace state-developed high school assessments for federal accountability requirements in English language arts, math, and science, effective 2026-2027 school year

Mandates that all students in grade 11 (or grade 12 if deferred) receive a nationally recognized college entrance exam at no cost, administered during the school day

Eliminates the state-developed high school reading, mathematics, and life sciences assessments while maintaining Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments for grades 3-8

Requires Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to exempt students from remedial courses if they achieve college-ready ACT or SAT scores, and to consider these scores in admission decisions

Directs the commissioner to create a webpage providing students and parents with information about the college entrance exam content, structure, and preparation resources