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HF 3411

Access by federal immigration officers to public postsecondary campuses limited, and access to educational data modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 3 co-sponsors

The bill limits federal immigration officers’ access to Minnesota campuses and restricts directory information, especially prohibiting non-citizen status as directory data.

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Bill Summary · HF 3411

Summary of HF 3411 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and intent

HF 3411 seeks to limit access by federal immigration officers to public postsecondary campuses in Minnesota and to modify certain rules regarding educational data. The bill aims to provide campuses with greater control over on-site access by federal immigration authorities and to tighten rules around how educational data can be shared or designated as directory information. It also adds a formal definition of “federal immigration officer” for purposes of the act.

Key provisions

1) Access limits on federal immigration officers (135A.1455)

  • Applies to:
    • Public postsecondary institutions (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and the University of Minnesota Board of Regents) and
    • Private postsecondary institutions offering in-person courses on Minnesota campuses that are eligible institutions.
  • Definition: “Federal immigration officer” includes personnel enforcing civil immigration law (e.g., ICE, CBP).
  • Access restrictions:
    • Except when required by state or federal law or to administer a state/federally supported program, no campus entry by a federal immigration officer is allowed unless the officer presents:
    • Valid identification,
    • A written statement of purpose,
    • A valid warrant issued by a state/federal judge or a federal magistrate judge.
  • Notification requirement:
    • If such an officer requests entry or is present on campus, the institution must notify:
    • The chief administrative official of the public system (or the college/university president for private institutions).
    • The official notified may designate another administrator or official to receive the notification.
  • Limitation of access:
    • When the officer meets the warrant requirements, the institution must limit access to only the places, times, and individuals specified in the warrant.

2) Data-related provisions (Sections 1–2)

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes on private data and directory information.
  • Public/private data handling:
    • Maintains general rules that educational data is private and disclosure is restricted, with enumerated exceptions (court orders, health/safety emergencies, program participation, etc.).
  • Directory information (Section 13.32, Subd. 5):
    • Directory information designated by educational entities must comply with federal law and be subject to parental/student notices about the right to opt out of designation.
    • Prohibits designating home addresses, phone numbers, emails, or other personal contact information as directory information for students or parents in most cases (note: postsecondary institutions may differ).
    • Adds a prohibition: data indicating or identifying that an individual is not a U.S. citizen or national (i.e., international student status) may not be designated as directory information.
    • Allows sharing of directory/personal information for certain purposes (e.g., federal reporting, transition services) under specific conditions.

Who would be affected

  • Public and private Minnesota postsecondary institutions with campus operations.
  • Federal immigration officers operating on or seeking access to Minnesota campuses.
  • Students and parents, whose data and directory information are governed by the revised provisions.
  • Administrative leaders (chief administrative officials, presidents) who must be notified of any campus entry requests or occurrences.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective dates: Provisions are stated to take effect the day after final enactment.
  • The bill requires institutions to verify warrants and limit access accordingly, and to follow notification protocols when officers request entry.

Impact considerations

  • Increased campus protection and clearer procedures for confronting immigration enforcement on campus.
  • Potential changes to data-sharing practices, especially regarding non-citizen status and directory information.
  • Balances privacy with compliance, aligning with federal programs while limiting intrusive access on campus grounds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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