HF2969 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Full-time graduate students exempted from the definition of public employee.
Related bill: SF2952
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill's primary purpose is to modify the definition of "public employee" in Minnesota by excluding full-time graduate students from this categorization.
Main Provisions
- Exclusion of Graduate Students: This legislative proposal specifically seeks to amend the current Minnesota Statutes to exclude full-time graduate students from being defined as public employees. This applies except for those employed by the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
- Employment Context: The change applies to graduate students working within their school in a work-study program or while receiving financial aid, regardless of how many hours they work each week.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Redefinition of Public Employee: Under the current law, certain individuals employed by the state or public institutions are considered public employees with associated rights and protections. This bill would alter this definition to exclude full-time graduate students, shifting the landscape of who qualifies for public employee status.
Relevant Terms
graduate students, public employee, Minnesota Statutes, work-study program, financial aid, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
Citations
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