Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funding to support the implementation of the University of Minnesota's Health Sciences Strategic Plan. This initiative aims to address key health care challenges in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to allocate a total of $7,500,000 from the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota over two fiscal years.
  • For fiscal year 2026, $5,500,000 is appropriated.
  • For fiscal year 2027, $2,000,000 is appropriated.
• Use of Funds: The funds are specifically designated for use at the University of Minnesota Rochester. The primary goal is to address critical health care challenges that impact the state.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces new state funding for a strategic plan at a regional campus of the University of Minnesota, thereby potentially enhancing the university's capacity to contribute to statewide health care solutions.

Relevant Terms

University of Minnesota, Health Sciences Strategic Plan, state funding, health care challenges, University of Minnesota Rochester, Board of Regents.