Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish a legislative study group to examine and propose changes to Minnesota's high school graduation requirements. The focus is on evaluating existing credit requirements, and making recommendations to align them with career, college readiness, and workforce needs.

Main Provisions

• Establishment of a Study Group: Create a legislative study group consisting of eight members from the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate. Members are appointed by respective leaders and serve from June 2025 to December 2026.

• Duties and Evaluation: The group will study current graduation credit requirements and suggest changes. They will consider current legal obligations, flexible paths to demonstrate readiness for college or a career, teacher licensure requirements for credit courses, and alignment with Minnesota's workforce demands.

• Meetings and Support: The initial meeting is scheduled by July 2025. The group will meet regularly and may use interactive technology for meetings. The Minnesota Department of Education, alongside the Legislative Coordinating Commission, will provide necessary support and resources.

• Consultation and Reporting: The group must consult with relevant stakeholders and submit a preliminary report by December 2025 followed by a final report by December 2026. Recommendations will be reported to the committees overseeing education.

Significant Changes

• This initiative introduces a formal structure for reviewing and potentially revising Minnesota's graduation requirements for high school students to ensure they align more closely with post-graduation expectations and workforce realities.

Relevant Terms

graduation requirements, study group, education policy, credit requirements, legislative study group, college readiness, workforce needs, teacher licensure, Minnesota Department of Education.