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Rural principals warn PSEO growth is straining small high schools; propose eligibility and funding fixes
Summary
Principals told the Senate Education Policy Committee that rapid PSEO growth and lax admission practices at some providers are straining small high schools financially and academically.
Principals from southeast and greater Minnesota testified that rising participation in Post‑Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is creating financial, scheduling and academic challenges for small and rural high schools.
Concerns and evidence
- Eric Nelson, principal at Chatfield Secondary School, said PSEO enrollment has surged and that standards at some providers have fallen. He cited a 2023 Minnesota Department of Education report showing PSEO enrollment increased 6% after the pandemic and told the committee that local principals report steeper increases. Nelson said colleges'…
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