SF 5264 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary institutions awarding specified college credits for qualifying scores on advanced placement and international baccalaureate examinations requirement provision

This bill requires public colleges and universities in Minnesota to award college credit to high school students who achieve specific scores on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. Under the new rules, students must receive at least three credits for a score of three or higher on an AP exam, while IB exams require four or higher for three credits on standard levels and four or higher for five credits on higher levels. The legislation applies only to public institutions and sets a future effective date for exams taken on or after January 1, 2026.
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Introduced May 6, 2026 Last action May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026
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