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HF2737 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hunger-Free Campus grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2481

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to address hunger among college students by providing financial support to initiatives that ensure campuses are free from hunger.

Main Provisions

  • The bill proposes funding for the HungerFree Campus grant program.
  • It specifies that funds will be allocated in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
  • The money will come from Minnesota's general fund and be distributed by the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill appropriates funds specifically for the HungerFree Campus initiative, which may not have received targeted funding in the past, increasing the financial resources available to combat student hunger.

Relevant Terms

HungerFree Campus, higher education, appropriations, grant program, Office of Higher Education, fiscal year, general fund, Minnesota Statutes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "Appropriating money for the HungerFree Campus grant program under section 135A.137.",
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    },
    "citation": "135A.137",
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