SF1074 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Education benefit establishment for dependents of disabled veterans

Related bill: HF982

AI Generated Summary

Senate Bill S.F. No. 1074 proposes establishing an education benefit for dependents of disabled veterans in Minnesota. This bill specifies that if the dependent child of a veteran—who has either a 100% and permanent disability or a disability rating of 70% or more—is enrolled in an undergraduate program at a state-operated institution or one managed by the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, they are eligible for education benefits. The benefits cover 100% of tuition and book fees for dependents of veterans with 100% disability after subtracting any other grants or financial aid they receive. For dependents of veterans with a disability rating of 70% or higher, the benefit covers 50% of these costs. The bill emphasizes that receiving this award should not impact the recipient’s eligibility for other state grants. The payment process involves the educational institution requesting the award from the Office of Higher Education on behalf of the enrolled student, ensuring the student's enrollment status supports the payment request.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHigher Education
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill refers to section 197.447 in defining a veteran, key for determining eligible dependents for educational benefits.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "197.447"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill ensures that an award under the new benefits program does not affect a recipient's eligibility for a state grant under section 136A.121.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "136A.121"
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