Bill
HF 2649
HF 2649 requires colleges to disclose job opportunities for designated fields, tightens state student-aid eligibility rules, and mandates a reporting requirement on outcomes.
HF 2649 — Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, modification of institution eligibility for state student aid, and report required
Overview
HF 2649 is a Minnesota House of Representatives bill introduced on March 24, 2025, currently at the introduction and first-reading stage and referred to the Higher Education Finance and Policy committee. A companion Senate bill is SF 1989.
Purpose and intent
Based on the bill’s title, HF 2649 appears to address three interrelated goals:
- Improve transparency about employment opportunities for certain fields of study that are identified as required by the bill.
- Modify the criteria under which institutions qualify for state student aid.
- Require a formal report related to the disclosures and eligibility changes, likely to be submitted to the Legislature or a state department (e.g., the Department of Education or the Employment and Economic Development Department).
Key provisions (as suggested by the title)
- Disclosure requirements: Institutions of higher education would likely be required to disclose information about employment opportunities associated with fields of study that the bill designates as required. This could involve posting data on job placement, employment rates, or employer demand for graduates in those fields.
- Eligibility changes for state student aid: The bill would modify the criteria that institutions must meet to receive state student aid funding or eligibility, potentially affecting funding eligibility, accreditation standards, program offerings, or performance metrics.
- Required report: A reporting obligation would be imposed, potentially detailing disclosure data, institution eligibility status, compliance with the new requirements, and related outcomes. The report could be directed to legislative committees or state education/economic development agencies.
Who would be affected
- Higher education institutions in Minnesota (public and possibly private) that receive or apply for state student aid, and any entities responsible for reporting employment outcomes.
- Current and prospective students, who would gain access to disclosed employment data for fields of study connected to eligibility and aid.
- State agencies involved in higher education funding, student aid administration, and workforce development (e.g., Department of Education, Employment and Economic Development Department).
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Introduction and first reading occurred on March 24, 2025.
- The bill has been referred to the Higher Education Finance and Policy committee for consideration.
- The companion Senate bill is SF 1989, indicating alignment with a Senate counterpart that may progress in parallel.
Notes
- Specifics such as which fields of study are covered, the exact disclosure format, the precise eligibility criteria changes, data sources, and the reporting deadline are not provided in the summary. For a complete understanding, review the full text of HF 2649 and any amendments, as well as the companion SF 1989.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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