Public high schools requirement to participate in the direct admissions program unless granted an exemption and appropriation

This bill requires all Minnesota public high school districts and charter schools to participate in the direct admissions program starting with the 2029-2030 school year. It mandates participation under existing law (Minnesota Statutes section 136A.84), which connects high schools with postsecondary institutions for streamlined college admissions. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, but the participation requirement begins in 2029. This directly affects public high schools and charter schools across Minnesota by requiring them to engage with the state's designated admissions process.