https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/Recent content in Chapter 136A — Minnesota Private and Out-of-State Public Postsecondary Education Act on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/119b.251/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/119b.251/This section was moved to a different part of the law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/135a.51/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/135a.51/Defines key terms like ‘senior citizen,’ ‘course,’ and ‘institution of higher education’ for the senior citizen tuition program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/135a.52/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/135a.52/Lets senior citizens who are Minnesota residents attend state college courses for free, except for a small admin fee if taken for credit.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.001/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.001/This section was moved to a different part of the law.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.002/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.002/Defines key terms used throughout the higher education chapter, including ‘office,’ ‘commissioner,’ and ’term.’https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.01/Creates the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and lists its main duties, including managing financial aid and approving private schools.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.011/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.011/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.02/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.03/The Office of Higher Education is led by a commissioner appointed by the governor. The commissioner can hire professional staff.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.031/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.031/The Student Advisory Council has been repealed and no longer exists.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.032/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.032/Requires the commissioner to work with tribes and American Indian communities to improve access to higher education for American Indian students.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.035/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.035/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.04/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.041/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.041/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0411/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0411/The Office of Higher Education can charge fees for seminars, workshops, and services, and for licensing private schools.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0412/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0412/The commissioner can accept private donations, grants, and gifts to support the office’s work. These funds are available until spent.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.042/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.042/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.043/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.043/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.044/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.044/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.05/All public colleges and state agencies must share information with the Office of Higher Education when asked. Private schools are also asked to cooperate.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.051/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.051/When private colleges share student data with the office, the data keeps the same privacy protections it had at the school.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.053/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.053/Requires the Office of Higher Education to report each year on student financial aid across all Minnesota colleges.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.054/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.054/Requires annual reporting on competitive grants and student loan repayment programs run by the Office of Higher Education.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.055/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.055/Requires the office to report on students who need developmental (remedial) courses after graduating from Minnesota high schools.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.057/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.057/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.06/The Office of Higher Education is the state agency that receives and distributes federal funding for higher education programs in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.07/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.08/Allows Minnesota to make tuition agreements with other states and Canadian provinces so students can attend college across borders at reduced rates.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.09/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0901/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0901/Establishes the College Financing Literacy Act, requiring colleges to use a standard financial aid offer form.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0902/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0902/Lists what information must be included on the standard financial aid offer form colleges give to students.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0903/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0903/Adds extra requirements for the financial aid offer form, like showing net cost and loan repayment estimates.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0904/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0904/Colleges can add extra information to the financial aid offer form but cannot remove required items without approval.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0905/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.0905/If the federal government creates its own standard financial aid form, these state rules will no longer apply.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.091/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.091/Creates a summer academic enrichment program for K-12 students at colleges and nonprofit organizations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.095/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.095/This section contains technical provisions related to financial aid program definitions.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.096/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.096/Sets goals for financial aid, directing the office to help students and families understand how to pay for college.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.097/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.097/The commissioner must calculate financial aid in the order programs were originally created, from oldest to newest.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.10/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.101/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.101/Defines key terms for state financial aid programs, including who counts as a ‘student,’ ‘resident,’ and ’eligible institution.’https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.103/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.103/Lists the requirements a college must meet to participate in state financial aid programs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.11/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.111/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.111/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.12/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1201/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1201/Declares the state policy that low-income students should have tuition and fees at public two-year colleges fully covered by financial aid.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.121/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.121/The state grant program described in this section has been repealed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1211/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1211/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1215/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1215/Provides financial aid grants for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities attending Minnesota colleges.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.122/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.122/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.123/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.123/Creates the MN Reconnect program to help adults finish college degrees or earn credentials they started earlier.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.124/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.124/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1241/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1241/Provides higher education grants for former foster youth and those who aged out of foster care.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.125/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.125/Creates a child care grant program to help student parents pay for child care while attending college.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1251/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1251/This section was renumbered and moved to section 136A.915, subdivision 1.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.126/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.126/Provides scholarships for Minnesota resident American Indian students to attend eligible colleges.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.127/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.127/This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1274/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1274/Provides grants for student teaching stipends to low-income students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1275/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1275/Provides student teaching grants for low-income students who plan to teach in shortage areas or rural schools.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1276/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1276/Creates a grant program for alternative teacher preparation programs that serve people who already have a bachelor’s degree.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.128/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.128/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.129/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.129/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.13/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.131/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.131/The Office of Higher Education must keep proper accounting records for each student who receives a financial aid grant.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1311/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1311/The office can borrow from the general fund to cover temporary cash flow gaps in the grant account.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1312/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1312/Financial aid administrators at colleges can use professional judgment to adjust a student’s financial need calculation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1313/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1313/Public colleges that handle state grants directly can arrange their own audits instead of having the office audit them.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.132/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.132/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.133/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.133/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.134/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.134/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1351/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1351/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1352/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1352/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1353/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1353/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1354/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1354/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1355/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1355/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1356/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1356/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1357/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1357/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1358/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1358/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1359/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1359/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.136/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.136/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.14/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.141/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.141/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.142/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.142/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.143/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.143/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.144/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.144/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.145/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.145/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.146/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.146/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1465/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1465/Creates the North Star Promise program to make public college more affordable for students from families earning under a set income level.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.15/Defines key terms for the state student loan program, including who qualifies as a borrower and what counts as an eligible school.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.155/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.155/Lists the requirements a school must meet to participate in state student loan programs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.16/Gives the Office of Higher Education power to run state student loan programs, including making loans, setting interest rates, and collecting payments.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.161/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.161/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.162/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.162/Data collected from financial aid applicants is private. Some data may be shared with schools, legislators, or for research purposes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.17/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1701/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1701/The office can offer additional or supplemental student loans beyond the basic loan program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1702/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1702/The office must notify legislative committees before making major changes to student loan programs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1703/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1703/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1704/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1704/The office can refinance existing student and parent loans at potentially better terms.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.171/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.171/The office can issue revenue bonds to raise money for student loans, up to $1.2 billion outstanding at any time.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.172/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.172/The office can issue short-term negotiable notes to fund student loan programs and can renew them as needed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.173/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.173/Revenue bonds and notes issued for student loans are negotiable and can be sold. Bond anticipation notes can be issued as well.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.174/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.174/Revenue bonds for student loans can be secured by a trust agreement with a bank or trust company.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.175/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.175/The office can issue new bonds to refinance older bonds and invest the proceeds in safe investments until needed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.176/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.176/Student loan revenue bonds are not backed by the state’s taxing power or credit. They are paid only from loan repayments.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.177/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.177/Bondholders can go to court to enforce their rights if the office fails to meet its bond obligations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.178/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.178/Student loan revenue bonds are approved as safe investments for banks, insurance companies, and public retirement funds.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1785/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1785/Creates a loan capital fund where the office holds money from its student loan programs for future lending.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1787/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1787/Requires the office to certify each year that it has enough money to pay its bonds and maintain the loan capital fund.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1788/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1788/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1789/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1789/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.179/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.179/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1791/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1791/This section was repealed in 2025 and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1792/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1792/Requires the state to promote federal public service loan forgiveness programs to eligible public employees.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1793/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1793/The commissioner must share information with teacher education programs about loan forgiveness options for teachers.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1794/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1794/Creates a loan forgiveness program for people who become agricultural education teachers in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1795/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1795/Creates a loan forgiveness program for veterinarians who practice large animal medicine in underserved areas.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1796/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.1796/Provides supplemental grant money to students attending tribal colleges in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.18/Declares that private colleges serve an important role in educating Minnesotans and that the state should help support them.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.19/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.19/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.20/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.20/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.21/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.21/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.22/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.22/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.225/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.225/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.23/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.23/Trustees of private colleges can set courses of study, grant degrees, and must file an annual report with the state.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.231/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.231/Creates a state work-study program to help college students earn money while gaining work experience.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.232/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.232/The Office of Higher Education runs the work-study program and makes agreements with colleges to participate.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.233/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.233/The office distributes work-study money to eligible colleges based on their enrollment, with priority for community service jobs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.234/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.234/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.235/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.235/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.236/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.236/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.237/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.237/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.241/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.241/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.242/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.242/This section was renumbered and moved to section 136G.03, subdivision 1.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.243/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.243/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.244/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.244/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.245/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.245/This section was renumbered and moved to section 136G.11, subdivision 1.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.246/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.246/Provides grants to train employees in occupations identified as needing more skilled workers in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.25/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.25/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.26/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.26/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.27/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.27/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.28/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.28/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.29/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.29/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.30/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.30/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.31/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.31/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.32/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.32/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.33/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.33/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.34/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.34/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.35/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.35/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.36/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.36/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.37/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.37/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.38/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.38/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.39/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.39/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.40/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.40/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.41/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.41/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.42/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.42/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.51/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.51/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.52/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.52/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.53/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.53/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.55/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.55/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.61/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.61/Declares that legitimate private colleges serving Minnesota students should be regulated to protect students and institutions.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.615/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.615/Sections 136A.61 to 136A.71 may be called the Minnesota Private and Out-of-State Public Postsecondary Education Act.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.62/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.62/Defines terms used in the regulation of private and out-of-state colleges, such as ‘school,’ ‘degree,’ and ‘accreditation.’https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.63/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.63/All private and out-of-state colleges operating in Minnesota must register with the Office of Higher Education each year.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.64/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.64/Schools must provide detailed information to the office as part of registration, including finances, programs, and student outcomes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.645/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.645/When a school plans to close, it must notify students and the office and create a plan to protect student records and credits.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.646/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.646/New schools that get conditional degree approval must post a financial security bond until they earn full accreditation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.65/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.65/No school can grant degrees or use the name ‘college’ or ‘university’ in Minnesota without approval from the office.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.653/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.653/Certain schools can apply for exemption from registration and degree approval requirements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.657/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.657/Religious schools offering programs focused solely on religious training are exempt from state regulation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.658/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.658/The office may join an interstate agreement for regulating online college programs across state lines.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.66/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.66/The office maintains a public list of all registered schools approved to grant degrees in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.67/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.67/Schools cannot claim to be approved by the state unless they are fully registered, and must follow advertising rules.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.672/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.672/The office can review and act on student complaints against registered schools.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.675/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.675/The office must develop tools to identify schools that may be financially unstable or poorly managed.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.68/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.68/Registered schools must keep student records for at least 50 years and have a plan for records if the school closes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.685/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.685/The office can deny or revoke a school’s registration if there has been a finding of fraud or misrepresentation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.69/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.69/The office charges registration fees to cover its costs. Fees vary based on whether the school is new or renewing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.70/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.70/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.705/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.705/The commissioner can fine schools up to $25,000 per day for violating private school registration laws.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.71/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.71/The attorney general can go to court to stop schools from violating registration laws.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.80/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.80/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.81/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.81/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.82/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.82/Declares the state’s interest in regulating private career (vocational) schools to protect students and the public.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.821/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.821/Defines terms for private career school regulation, including ‘private career school,’ ‘program,’ and ‘solicitor.’https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.822/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.822/Private career schools must get a license from the Office of Higher Education before operating in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.8225/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.8225/When a career school plans to close, it must notify students and the office and protect student records.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.823/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.823/Career schools must apply to renew their license at least 60 days before it expires.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.824/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.824/Sets the fees career schools must pay for initial licensing, renewals, and program changes.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.825/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.825/Anyone who recruits students for a career school must get a solicitor permit from the office.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.826/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.826/Career schools must give prospective students their catalog and important school information before enrollment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.827/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.827/Sets refund rules for career schools, including how much tuition must be returned if a student drops out early.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.828/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.828/Career schools cannot falsely claim state approval, guarantee jobs, or use misleading advertising.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.829/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.829/The office can refuse, revoke, or suspend a career school’s license or a solicitor’s permit after a hearing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.8295/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.8295/The office can review and act on student complaints against licensed career schools.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.83/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.83/The office can inspect a career school’s records, classrooms, and equipment at any reasonable time.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.831/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.831/The attorney general can go to court to stop career schools from violating licensing laws.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.832/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.832/The commissioner can fine career schools up to $25,000 per day for violating licensing laws.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.833/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.833/Certain career schools can apply for exemption from licensing requirements if they meet specific criteria.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.834/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.834/Religious career programs focused solely on religious training are exempt from state licensing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.84/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.84/Creates a direct admissions program where colleges proactively admit qualifying high school students.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.85/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.85/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.86/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.86/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.861/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.861/Provides grants for programs that encourage underserved students in grades 6-12 to attend and succeed in college.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.862/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.862/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.87/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.87/The office must provide all Minnesotans starting in 7th grade with information about planning and paying for college.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.88/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.88/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.901/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.901/Creates a grant program for research into spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries at Minnesota institutions.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.902/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.902/Establishes a 14-member advisory council to guide the spinal cord and traumatic brain injury research grant program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.91/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.91/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.915/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.915/Creates a grant program to support college students who are parents, including child care, housing, and academic help.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.921/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.921/Establishes a center to provide technical assistance for inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.922/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136a.922/Creates a competitive grant program to fund inclusive higher education programs at Minnesota colleges.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136g.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136g.01/Creates the Minnesota 529 College Savings Plan to help families save for higher education with tax benefits.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136g.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136g.05/Gives the Office of Higher Education power to set rules for the Minnesota 529 college savings plan.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136g.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/136g.07/The State Board of Investment manages the money in 529 college savings accounts.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1494/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1494/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1495/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1495/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1496/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1496/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1497/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/144.1497/This section was repealed and is no longer in effect.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15.001/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15.001/State agencies must use updated terminology from a 2005 law when they replace printed materials and signs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.01/Creates the Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority as a state agency.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.02/The authority has nine members appointed by the governor, plus a representative from the Office of Higher Education.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.03/Declares the state policy that helping health care and education organizations finance facilities serves the public good.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.04/Defines terms used in the Health and Education Facilities Authority law, including ‘project,’ ‘bond,’ and ‘institution.’https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.05/Lists the powers of the authority, including issuing bonds, making loans, and entering agreements to finance facility projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.06/All expenses of the authority are paid from its own funds, not from state tax dollars.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.07/The authority can issue short-term negotiable notes to fund its operations and projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.08/The authority can issue revenue bonds to finance health care and education facility projects.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.09/Revenue bonds can be secured by a trust agreement with a bank or trust company for added bondholder protection.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.10/The authority can issue new bonds to refinance existing bonds at better interest rates.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.11/Authority bonds are not backed by the state’s credit or taxing power; they are paid only from project revenues.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.12/The authority can set and collect fees, rents, and charges for the use of facilities it finances.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.13/Bondholders and trustees can go to court to enforce their rights if the authority fails to meet its obligations.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.14/Authority bonds are approved as legal investments for banks, insurance companies, and public funds.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.15/The authority and its bonds are exempt from state and local taxes, and its activities are not subject to certain government restrictions.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.16/The authority operates independently from other state departments and agencies.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.17/People connected to institutions that use the authority’s services are not considered to have a conflict of interest.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-136a/15d.18/The authority must keep accurate financial records and submit an annual report to the legislature and Historical Society.