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SF 3491

Certain disclosures and implementation of corequisite model requirement related to developmental courses

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Zach Duckworth

Minnesota bill mandates higher education institutions disclose developmental course information and implement corequisite support models to improve remedial student outcomes and degree completion rates.

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Bill Summary · SF 3491

Legislative bill overview

SF 3491 requires Minnesota higher education institutions to disclose information about developmental (remedial) courses and mandates implementation of a "corequisite model" for these courses. The corequisite model places students needing remediation directly into college-level courses while receiving concurrent support, rather than requiring them to complete separate prerequisite courses first.

Why is this important

Developmental education significantly affects student outcomes—traditional prerequisite models often delay degree completion and increase costs, while corequisite models have shown promise in improving completion rates and time-to-degree. The disclosure requirements would give students and families transparent information about remediation pathways, costs, and outcomes when choosing institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: Institutions may argue that transitioning to corequisite models requires substantial faculty training, course redesign, and resource investment without clear funding mechanisms
  • Academic rigor concerns: Some faculty may worry that placing underprepared students directly into college-level courses compromises academic standards or creates equity issues if support services are inadequate
  • One-size-fits-all approach: Corequisite models may not work equally well across all disciplines or student populations; institutions might resist mandated implementation over flexible approaches tailored to their contexts
  • Disclosure specificity: Unclear what specific metrics institutions must report and whether requirements impose administrative burdens without producing actionable information

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

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