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MN SF3603

MN SF3603
Armed forces veterans high school diploma establishment


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Introduced
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education; establishing a high school diploma for armed forces veterans; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 127A.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a high school diploma program for armed forces veterans in Minnesota, allowing the commissioner of education to award a standard high school diploma to qualifying veterans who haven't completed high school graduation requirements, based on knowledge and experience gained during their service. To be eligible, a veteran must have served in the Korean Conflict or Vietnam War, or left school before graduating to serve on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, and must be a current Minnesota resident, have previously attended a Minnesota high school, or have been a Minnesota resident at the time of death, with an honorable discharge verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans, or their families posthumously, can apply for this diploma, and the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs will collaborate to assist with the application process.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Duckworth (on 02/26/2026)

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