HF4628
Supplemental funding provided for state grant program, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4638
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would provide additional funding for Minnesota’s state grant program as a one-time infusion. The goal is to support higher education access by increasing resources available through the state grant program.
Main Provisions
- Appropriates 131,000,000 dollars from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
- The money is designated for the state grant program administered by the Office of Higher Education.
- The appropriation comes under Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121.
- This is a one-time (non-recurring) appropriation and does not establish ongoing funding.
Significance and How It Relates to Existing Law
- Adds a substantial one-time funding boost to the state grant program without altering the statutory framework of the program beyond the additional money.
- The funds are allocated through the Office of Higher Education to the state grant program as defined by statute.
Fiscal and Administrative Details
- Source: general fund.
- Timing: funds dedicated for fiscal year 2027.
- Administration: to be carried out by the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education.
Potential Impacts
- Could expand eligibility or award amounts for the state grant program in the 2027 fiscal year, depending on how the Office of Higher Education implements the funding.
- May improve access to higher education for more students by increasing grant resources in the short term.
Relevant Terms state grant program; supplemental funding; general fund; Office of Higher Education; Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121; fiscal year 2027; one-time appropriation; appropriation; higher education
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Higher Education Finance and Policy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee