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HF2737 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hunger-Free Campus grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2481

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to provide financial support to colleges and universities for addressing food insecurity among students through the HungerFree Campus grant program.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill allocates funds from the general state budget for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. These funds are designated for the HungerFree Campus grant program.
  • Administrative Oversight: The Office of Higher Education will manage the distribution of these funds to higher education institutions participating in the HungerFree Campus initiative, as outlined under Minnesota Statutes section 135A.137.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill establishes and funds the HungerFree Campus grant program specifically for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, although it does not change any existing laws directly. It extends financial support to address food insecurity issues on college campuses in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

  • HungerFree Campus
  • Grant program
  • Food insecurity
  • Higher education institutions
  • Fiscal year 2026 and 2027
  • Office of Higher Education

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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