Subdivision 1. Referendum. The governing body of a public postsecondary institution must not increase mandatory student activity fees by greater than two percent relative to the previous academic year unless the increase is approved by a majority of students voting in a campus referendum. This section does not apply to fees paid by students that are directly related to academic, administrative, health services, or debt obligations, including bonds issued under sections 136F.90 to 136F.98. The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is requested to adopt a policy implementing this section.
Subd. 2. Penalty. If the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota increases mandatory student activity fees by more than two percent without approval by a vote of the student body as described in subdivision 1, the commissioner of management and budget shall deduct from the university's appropriation base an amount equal to one percent of the university's appropriation base in the first year of the next biennium.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education
Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education
Section 135A.01 — Funding Policy.
Section 135A.011 — State Higher Education Objectives.
Section 135A.012 — Higher Education Attainment Goal.
Section 135A.031 — Appropriations.
Section 135A.034 — Budget Priorities.
Section 135A.04 — Variable Tuition.
Section 135A.041 — Fee Statement.
Section 135A.042 — Fee Waiver.
Section 135A.043 — Resident Tuition.
Section 135A.0431 — Military Veterans; Resident Tuition.
Section 135A.0434 — Mandatory Student Activity Fees Referendum.
Section 135A.044 — Private Scholarship Aid.
Section 135A.046 — Asset Preservation And Replacement.
Section 135A.051 — Program Requirements.
Section 135A.052 — Postsecondary Missions.
Section 135A.08 — Credit Transfer.
Section 135A.101 — Postsecondary Enrollment Options.
Section 135A.12 — Unique Needs And Abilities Of American Indian People.
Section 135A.13 — Student Services Prices.
Section 135A.131 — Local Assessment.
Section 135A.135 — Personal Financial Management.
Section 135A.136 — Student Health Care.
Section 135A.137 — Hunger-free Campus Designation.
Section 135A.14 — Statement Of Immunization.
Section 135A.145 — Sale Of Student Information; Marketing Credit Cards To Students.
Section 135A.1459 — Policies On Hiring Practices.
Section 135A.15 — Sexual Harassment And Violence Policy.
Section 135A.153 — Higher Education Center On Violence And Abuse.
Section 135A.155 — Hazing Policy.
Section 135A.157 — Notice To Students Regarding Possible Impact Of Criminal Records.
Section 135A.158 — Information Provided To Student Parents And Pregnant Students.
Section 135A.16 — Policy For Students With Disabilities.
Section 135A.165 — Deaf Students; Tuition Assistance.
Section 135A.17 — Provisions To Facilitate Voting.
Section 135A.18 — Authorization For Agreements.
Section 135A.19 — Financial Emergency.
Section 135A.191 — Research Dogs And Cats.
Section 135A.20 — Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
Section 135A.21 — Members Of Commission.
Section 135A.22 — Effect On Reciprocity.
Section 135A.25 — Textbook Disclosure, Pricing, And Access.
Section 135A.30 — Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship.