This bill proposes appropriating funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The purpose of the appropriation is to provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits coverage to part-time or adjunct faculty who teach six or more credits in an academic year but are currently not offered such benefits.

Additionally, the bill mandates data collection on participation in this coverage to estimate its ongoing costs more accurately. This appropriation is a one-time measure. The Board of Trustees must submit a report with collected data and estimated ongoing costs to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees responsible for higher education by November 1, 2027.