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MN SF3943
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omar Fateh
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AI Summary
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Expands American Indian Scholars program eligibility to include members of Minnesota Tribal Nations regardless of resident tuition status, and members of federally recognized tribes or Canadian First Nations who meet the state's student residency definition
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Extends parenting student protections to private postsecondary institutions offering in-person courses in Minnesota, requiring accommodations such as excused absences for pregnancy, childbirth, or children's health care needs, with reasonable leave periods determined by health care providers
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Requires postsecondary institutions to provide early course registration to pregnant or parenting students if early registration is offered to any other student group
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Consolidates student aid reporting requirements across multiple programs into a single annual report due February 15, including data on funds appropriated, applicants, recipients, demographics, retention rates, completion rates, and cumulative debt
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Repeals the requirement for statewide concurrent enrollment program evaluation by the Office of Higher Education and Department of Education
Legislative Description
Student aid reporting requirements modifications, parenting students additional accommodations requirements provision, American Indian Scholars program eligibility modifications provision
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education
2/26/2026