Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to ensure fair compensation for certain state interns by establishing a minimum wage requirement for those eligible.

Main Provisions

• Introduces a mandatory minimum wage of at least $15 per hour for state interns.
• The wage requirement applies to interns who are:
  • Eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant (indicating financial need).
  • Enrolled in nine semester credits or more, or the equivalent, per term.

Significant Changes

• Existing law does not specify a minimum wage for state interns. This bill adds a new requirement ensuring that eligible interns are paid a minimum of $15 per hour.
• The new regulation affects interns across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Minnesota state government.

Additional Information

• The provision does not apply to interns who qualify for an unpaid internship under federal labor laws, meaning some internships may continue to be unpaid if they meet certain criteria.

Relevant Terms

• Minimum wage
• State interns
• Pell Grant
• Federal needs analysis
• Internship compensation
• Unpaid internship