HF 1115

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:44am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; allowing waivers to the policy setting semester
credit requirements; amending Laws 2007, chapter 144, article 1, section 4,
subdivision 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Laws 2007, chapter 144, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3, is amended to
read:

Subd. 3. Board Policies

(a) The board must adopt a policy that allows
students to add the cost of textbooks and
required course materials purchased at a
campus bookstore, owned by or operated
under a contract with the campus, to the
existing waivers or payment plans for tuition
and fees.

(b) By January 1, 2009, the board must adopt
a policy setting the maximum number of
semester credits required for a baccalaureate
degree at 120 semester credits or the
equivalent and the number of semester
credits required for an associate degree at 60
semester credits or the equivalent. The board
policy may provide for a process for granting
waivers for specific degree programs in
which industry or professional accreditation
standards require a greater number of
semester credits. new text begin The board policy may
also provide a process for granting waivers
for emerging and innovative programs and
programs of special merit or need.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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