HF4269 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Office of the Legislative Auditor directed to evaluate the postsecondary enrollment options program, and report required.
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill directs the Office of the Legislative Auditor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the postsecondary enrollment options program (PSEO) established under Minnesota Statutes 124D.09. It requires the auditor to prepare a report for the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees that oversee K-12 education. The evaluation and report must be completed by January 15, 2027, and the report must assess both the educational benefits for students who participate in the program and the fiscal impacts on school districts.
Main Provisions
- Directs the Office of the Legislative Auditor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the postsecondary enrollment options program.
- The program being evaluated is established under Minnesota Statutes section 124D.09.
- Requires the auditor to prepare a formal report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education.
- Specifies a deadline for the report: January 15, 2027.
- Requires the report to include:
- An evaluation of educational benefits for students who participate in the PSEO program.
- An analysis of the fiscal impacts on school districts.
Significance and Potential Effects
- This bill does not make changes to current law or program requirements itself. Instead, it initiates an official evaluation and reporting process.
- The findings could inform future legislative decisions about the PSEO program by weighing student outcomes against any costs or savings for school districts.
Key Terms (from the bill)
- postsecondary enrollment options program
- PSEO
- Minnesota Statutes 124D.09
- Office of the Legislative Auditor
- evaluation
- report
- January 15, 2027
- educational benefits
- fiscal impacts
- school districts
- chairs and ranking minority members
- legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education
Relevant Terms - postsecondary enrollment options program - PSEO - Minnesota Statutes 124D.09 - Office of the Legislative Auditor - evaluation - report - January 15, 2027 - educational benefits - fiscal impacts - school districts - chairs - ranking minority members - legislative committees - K-12 education
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Upcoming committee meetings
- Education Finance on: March 24, 2026 13:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance |
Citations
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