Expiration date for exemption to reporting and marketing requirements for institutions contracting with online program management companies removed.

This bill removes the July 1, 2028 expiration date for an exemption that allows higher education institutions in Minnesota to avoid certain reporting and marketing requirements when they contract with online program management companies. The change applies specifically to contract addendums or amendments signed on or before July 1, 2023, that adjust the number of managed programs. By eliminating the expiration date, the exemption will remain in effect indefinitely for qualifying contracts rather than automatically ending in 2028. The legislation directly impacts Minnesota public colleges and universities that have existing or future agreements with third-party online program management providers.