Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)

SB 591 creates a Council on Dual Enrollment to oversee credit transfer policies, with members from universities, technical colleges, school districts, tribal colleges, and legislative leaders. It requires all public universities and technical colleges to make core general education credits earned through high school dual enrollment programs fully transferable by September 1, 2026. The bill also mandates agreements between public institutions (covering 72+ credits) and private colleges (covering 36+ credits) to ensure these credits satisfy general education requirements at receiving institutions. This directly affects high school students taking college courses, public and technical colleges, tribal colleges, and private colleges participating in dual enrollment programs.