HF1238 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, and institution eligibility modified for state student aid.

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This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, requires higher education institutions that are eligible for state student aid to disclose employment opportunities related to their four-year degree programs. Specifically, institutions must provide information on the job market for each major, the median salary or salary range for relevant jobs in Minnesota, and whether an advanced degree is required for employment in the field. This information must be published on the institution’s website, with a link and description included in school catalogs. However, the full details are not required to be included in the catalogs. The goal of the bill is to ensure transparency for students regarding career prospects associated with their chosen fields of study.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy