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MN SF2067

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Cwodzinski

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to adopt and provide a nationally recognized college entrance exam (such as ACT or SAT) at no cost to all students in grade 11 or, if deferred, grade 12, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year

  • Replaces the state-developed high school life sciences assessment with the science portion of the nationally recognized college entrance exam for meeting federal accountability requirements in English language arts, math, and science

  • Eliminates the previous requirement that only students eligible for free or reduced-price meals receive state-funded exam fees, extending free testing to all students regardless of income

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

  • Mandates the commissioner create a webpage with information on exam content, structure, and preparation resources for students and parents

Legislative Description

Administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam authorization

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Education Finance

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Education Finance3/13/2025
Education Policy3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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