Minnesota SF1258 mandates plain language in written materials for state-issued professional licensing exams.

Minnesota SF1258 requires plain language in written materials for state-issued professional licensing exams. The bill mandates that the written portion of knowledge examinations be organized to serve the reader's needs and written using clear, simplified language. This includes addressing the test-taker directly, avoiding complex and compound sentence structures, and minimizing the use of abbreviations. The bill also requires revisions to written examinations to meet these plain language standards and mandates a report by February 1, 2027, on the implementation of these requirements.

Minnesota SF1258 mandates plain language in written materials for state-issued professional licensing exams.

Minnesota SF1258 requires plain language in written materials for state-issued professional licensing exams. The bill mandates that the written portion of knowledge examinations be organized to serve the reader's needs and written using clear, simplified language. This includes addressing the test-taker directly, avoiding complex and compound sentence structures, and minimizing the use of abbreviations. The bill also requires revisions to written examinations to meet these plain language standards and mandates a report by February 1, 2027, on the implementation of these requirements.