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SF3707 • 2026
University of Minnesota Medical School request to prohibit curriculum control by for-profit entities
University of Minnesota Medical School request to prohibit curriculum control by for-profit entities
Education
Healthcare
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-02-19
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
University of Minnesota Medical School request to prohibit curriculum control by for-profit entities
Current Bill Text
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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 new text begin 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. new text end 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 new text begin 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: new text end new text begin (1) pay salaries of teaching faculty; new text end new text begin (2) support new or existing courses offered by the medical school; and new text end new text begin (3) support initiatives of the medical school. new text end