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This bill requires state agencies to revise the written portions of professional licensing exams to use plain language standards by February 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill mandates that written examinations be more reader-friendly by using direct language, active voice, short sentences, and simple grammatical structures. The bill outlines 17 specific language guidelines, such as addressing the test-taker directly, using commonly understood words, avoiding complex sentence structures, and minimizing abbreviations. Each state commissioner must ensure their licensing exams meet these plain language standards, and the revisor of statutes must approve the revised exams before they can be implemented. Additionally, by February 1, 2027, each commissioner must submit a report to legislative committees detailing how they have implemented these plain language requirements for their specific licensing exams. The goal is to make professional licensing examinations clearer, more accessible, and a fairer assessment of an applicant's knowledge.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1258&ssn=0&y=2025