HF 982 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Education benefit established for dependents of disabled veterans.

HF 982 creates a new education benefit in Minnesota for dependents of disabled veterans. It provides full tuition, mandatory fees, and book coverage (after subtracting other aid) for dependents of veterans with a 100% permanent disability, and 50% coverage for dependents of veterans with a 70%+ disability rating. The benefit applies to undergraduate programs at Minnesota state colleges, universities, or the University of Minnesota Board of Regents institutions. Eligible students must be enrolled at these institutions, and institutions apply for the benefit on their behalf through the Office of Higher Education.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 2 edits · Mar 20, 2025

MINOR

The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment version, reflecting changes made during the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is a modification to the disability rating threshold for eligibility, which was raised from 70 percent to 100 percent. This adjustment means that only individuals with a total or complete disability rating will now qualify under this specific provision, rather than those with a partial disability of 70 percent or higher. Additionally, the posting date of the bill was updated to reflect its current status in the legislative session.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed regarding disability eligibility, restricting benefits to individuals with a 100 percent disability rating instead of 70 percent or more.

ELIGIBILITY

The disability rating threshold for eligibility was increased from 70 percent to 100 percent, requiring a total disability rating to qualify.

TECHNICAL

The document title and posting date were updated to reflect the bill's progression to its first engrossment version.

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Committee

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Veterans and Military Affairs Division

lower

Feb 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy

lower

1 primary · 9 co-sponsors