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HF2767 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program increased, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance the dual training competency grant program in Minnesota by increasing the grant amounts available for training and trainee support. Additionally, it allocates funds to support this increase.

Main Provisions

  • Increased Grant Amounts:

    • The maximum grant for the cost of training has been increased from $150,000 to $300,000.
    • The maximum grant for trainee support is set at ten percent of the training cost, raising the maximum total grant per application from $165,000 to $330,000.
    • The grant per employee is doubled from $6,000 to $12,000 per year, with a new maximum of $48,000 instead of the previous $24,000.

  • Pell and State Grants:

    • Employees attending eligible training providers that are recognized institutions must apply for Pell and state grants before receiving payment under this program.

Significant Changes

  • Appropriation of Funds:
    • The bill allocates $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund. This money is designated for the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education to manage the dual training competency grants.

Relevant Terms

dual training, competency grant, Pell grants, state grants, Office of Higher Education, appropriation, special revenue fund, training provider

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

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

Citations

 
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