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MN SF2067
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Cwodzinski
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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