Wallin Education Partners grant appropriation to support college admission and graduation programming for low-income students

This bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 to Wallin Education Partners to support college admission and graduation programs for low-income Minnesota students attending Minnesota colleges or universities. The funds will cover financial aid assistance, academic advising, and career development services. Wallin must report annually by February 1 to legislative committees, detailing student demographics, schools attended, and geographic distribution. The program directly affects low-income Minnesota residents pursuing higher education within the state.