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HF2639 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Allied health technician scholarship program established, report required, and money appropriated.

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Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish a scholarship program for students entering certain allied health technician programs in Minnesota. It seeks to address the shortage of health technicians in the state by encouraging more students to enter and complete relevant educational programs.

Main Provisions

  • Scholarship Program Establishment: Up to 1,000 scholarships will be provided to eligible students by 2028, administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
  • Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for a scholarship, students must be Minnesota residents, attending an accredited institution, and enrolled for their first term in fields such as medical laboratory technology, respiratory therapy, radiology technology, or surgical technology.
  • Scholarship Amount: Each scholarship is worth $5,000, paid directly to the institution where the recipient is enrolled.
  • Commitment Requirement: Students must commit to working in their field in Minnesota post-graduation and report their employment location to the Office of Higher Education.

Significant Changes

  • Funding and Administration: The bill appropriates $5,380,000 for the program from the state's general fund, with allocations for scholarships, promotional activities, and administrative costs.
  • Reporting Requirements: The commissioner is required to report to the legislature on the program's outcomes, including employment data of scholarship recipients and the demand for health technicians.

Expiration

  • The program section is set to expire on June 30, 2028.

Relevant Terms

  • Allied health technician
  • Scholarship program
  • Medical laboratory technologist
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Radiology technologist
  • Surgical technologist
  • Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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