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HF 2544

Dual Enrollment Task Force established, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Clardy and 4 co-sponsors

Creates a Dual Enrollment Task Force to study, report findings to the Legislature, and fund efforts to expand college-credit options for Minnesota high school students.

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 2544

Summary of HF 2544 (Minnesota)

Overview

HF 2544 would create a Dual Enrollment Task Force, require a report to the Legislature on its findings, and appropriate funding to support the effort. The bill falls under the Education policy and appropriations area. It was introduced on March 20, 2025, and later had authors added (Hill and Rehrauer) on March 24, 2025. A companion bill in the Senate is SF 2769.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of a Dual Enrollment Task Force: The bill creates a formal task force focused on dual enrollment, the arrangement whereby high school students take college-level courses for simultaneous school and college credit.
  • Mandated Report to the Legislature: The task force would be required to prepare and submit a report detailing findings, recommendations, and potentially next steps related to dual enrollment within Minnesota.
  • Funding Authorization: HF 2544 includes an appropriation to support the task force and its activities. The available information does not specify dollar amounts, timelines, or allocation details.

Who Is Affected

  • Students: High school students participating in or considering dual enrollment options.
  • Educational Providers: School districts, higher education institutions, and relevant state education agencies responsible for implementing or overseeing dual enrollment.
  • State Policymakers: The Minnesota Legislature and the Department of Education, which would receive the task force’s report and use the funding to carry out the initiative.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced March 20, 2025; referred to the Education Policy committee.
  • Author Changes: On March 24, 2025, Hill and Rehrauer were added as authors.
  • Related Legislation: Companion bill in the Senate is SF 2769, indicating parallel consideration and potential alignment between chambers.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • The bill could formalize a statewide review of dual enrollment practices, identify barriers (e.g., funding, access, articulation of college credits, transferability), and propose recommendations to expand access and equity.
  • The appropriations component signals legislative support for a structured, data-driven examination of how dual enrollment is implemented and funded.
  • Without the bill text, details on task force composition, specific duties, reporting deadlines, and funding amounts are not known. The actual impact will depend on these provisions, including how the task force engages schools, colleges, and students.

Next Steps

  • If advanced, HF 2544 would move through additional committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the House, with the companion SF 2769 potentially advancing in the Senate.

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

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