Senate File No. 1605 is a bill that appropriates funding to the Minnesota Humanities Center. It allocates $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The funding is designated for statewide humanities programs, expanding outreach partnerships, and increasing humanities programming across the state. Specific areas of focus include:

• Minnesota veterans and military experiences
  
• Professional development for educators
  
• Programs representing and reflecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities
  

The bill was introduced on February 20, 2025, and referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee.