1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to higher education; prohibiting requiring students from purchasing 
1.3 	graduation caps and gowns and diplomas;proposing coding for new law in 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [135A.191] CAPS, GOWNS, AND DIPLOMAS.
1.7 	(a) The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and a private 
1.8 	postsecondary institution that is an eligible institution as defined in section 136A.155, 
1.9 	must not require students to purchase graduation caps and gowns or the original copy 
1.10 	of the student's diploma. The college, university, or institution may permit students to 
1.11 	purchase a graduation cap and gown.
1.12 	(b) The University of Minnesota is encouraged to comply with the requirements of 
1.13 	paragraph (a).