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Bill Summary · SF 2753

SF 2753 — Cybersecurity offering as an applied doctoral degree authorization provision

Overview

  • Bill number: SF 2753
  • Title: Cybersecurity offering as an applied doctoral degree authorization provision
  • Status: Author added Duckworth (2025-04-01)
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Referred to: Higher Education (on introduction)
  • Related companion: HF 2610 (House)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated purpose, based on the title, is to authorize cybersecurity offerings as an applied doctoral degree. In other words, it appears intended to create statutory authorization for Minnesota higher education institutions to offer applied doctoral degrees in cybersecurity. The provided information does not include the bill’s full text, definitions, or criteria.

Key provisions (availability and limits)

  • The text provided does not include specific provisions, language, or standards. As a result, the exact mechanisms (such as eligibility thresholds for institutions, program approval processes, degree nomenclature, duration, required outcomes, or reporting requirements) are not specified here.
  • Readers should consult the full bill text when available to identify:
    • Definitions of “applied doctoral degree” in the cybersecurity context
    • Eligibility and approval process for programs and institutions
    • Oversight and reporting requirements (e.g., state higher education authority involvement)
    • Any accreditation or alignment requirements
    • Effective date and any transitional provisions

Who would be affected

  • Higher education institutions in Minnesota that offer or seek to offer advanced degrees in cybersecurity
  • Students and prospective students seeking applied doctoral credentials in cybersecurity
  • State education policymakers and administrators responsible for program approvals, quality oversight, and alignment with workforce needs
  • Employers and industry seeking practitioner-focused doctoral graduates in cybersecurity

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced to the Minnesota Legislature on March 20, 2025
  • Referred to the Committee on Higher Education for consideration
  • On April 1, 2025, the bill’s author was updated to include Duckworth
  • A House companion exists (HF 2610), indicating parallel movement in the House

Additional notes

  • The current summary is based on the bill’s title and the provided status information. The actual legislative text will clarify the precise scope, standards, and implementation timeline of the authorization.
  • For stakeholders, monitor committee hearings and subsequent amendments. Once the full text is available, a more detailed analysis of provisions, fiscal impact, and compliance requirements can be provided.

If you’d like, I can update this summary with the full bill text and a line-by-line provisions analysis as soon as it’s released.

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

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