SF 3707
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 02/20/2026 09:44 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to higher education; requesting the University of Minnesota Medical
School prohibit curriculum control by for-profit entities; requiring a report;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.39, by adding subdivisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.39, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end
new text begin Prohibition on curriculum control. new text end
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The Board of Regents of the University
of Minnesota and the medical school are requested to prohibit any for-profit entity from
developing, managing, or controlling curriculum taught at the medical school. Nothing in
this subdivision prevents an individual from teaching at the medical school if the individual
is also employed by a for-profit entity.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.39, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 2b. new text end
new text begin Reporting requirement. new text end
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By February 15 of each odd-numbered year, the
Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is requested to submit a report on medical
school curriculum to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over higher education. At a minimum, the report must include information
regarding for-profit entity funds used to:
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(1) pay salaries of teaching faculty;
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(2) support new or existing courses offered by the medical school; and
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(3) support initiatives of the medical school.
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