Supplemental funding provided for state grant program, and money appropriated.
This bill allocates $131 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Office of Higher Education for the state grant program in fiscal year 2027. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation intended to support financial aid grants for students attending higher education institutions. The legislation directly affects the state's higher education funding system by providing additional resources for the grant program without creating ongoing annual funding. This measure does not change eligibility requirements or grant amounts, but rather increases the available budget for the program.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 25, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy
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Dan Wolgamott
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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