SF1940 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Current paramedic scholarship program continuation
Related bill: HF1603
AI Generated Summary
This bill makes the paramedic scholarship program in Minnesota permanent by removing its expiration date of June 30, 2026. It appropriates $3.2 million per year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund the program, with $3 million allocated for up to 600 student scholarships, $100,000 for program promotion and student recruitment, and $100,000 for program administration. The bill also mandates annual reports on the program’s impact and codifies the scholarship program into Minnesota Statutes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Higher Education on: March 11, 2025 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Higher Education | |
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"New appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Appropriations for the paramedic scholarship program under Minnesota Statutes section 136A.1278.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "136A.1278"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee