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HF2544 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Dual Enrollment Task Force established, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2769

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish a Dual Enrollment Task Force in Minnesota. The main goal is to review and make recommendations on funding formulas related to dual enrollment programs, ensuring they are equitable, transparent, and adequately serve all involved parties.

Main Provisions

  • Task Force Creation: A Dual Enrollment Task Force will be formed to analyze current funding structures and recommend improvements.

  • Membership: The task force will consist of a diverse group, including state legislators, education officials, representatives from colleges and universities, and members of the community such as parents and students involved in dual enrollment programs.

  • Duties: The task force will review existing dual enrollment funding formulas, analyze cost variations, examine transparency and accountability, identify participation barriers, develop recommendations, and establish metrics for evaluating proposed changes.

  • Reporting: Findings and recommendations must be reported to the relevant legislative committees by May 30, 2026.

  • Meetings and Support: The Department of Education will provide administrative support, and the task force will organize meetings as necessary.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill does not alter existing laws directly but initiates a comprehensive review and potential restructuring of dual enrollment funding and administration. It suggests adjustments and strategies that could lead to legislative changes based on the task force’s recommendations.

Relevant Terms

  • Dual Enrollment
  • Funding Formula
  • Equitable Access
  • Accountability
  • Task Force
  • Postsecondary Institutions
  • Legislative Recommendations
  • Education Funding

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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