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HF2767 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program increased, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance support for the dual training competency grant program in Minnesota by increasing the grant amounts available to applicants. It also secures funding for the program for the next two fiscal years.

Main Provisions

  • Increased Grant Amounts: The legislation proposes to double the maximum allowable grant amounts for both the training costs and trainee support under the dual training competency grant program. Specifically, the maximum grant for the cost of training would increase from $150,000 to $300,000 per application. Additionally, the total grant amount, including both training costs and trainee support, would rise from $165,000 to $330,000.

  • Employee Grant Cap: The per-year grant cap for each employee would also double from $6,000 to $12,000, with a total cap rising from $24,000 to $48,000 over the full term of an employee's participation.

  • Application Requirement: Employees attending eligible training programs must apply for Pell and state grants as a prerequisite for grant assistance under this program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 136A.246, subdivision 8, to reflect these increased amounts. It also includes new appropriation provisions, allocating $2,000,000 annually in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support the enhanced dual training competency grants.

Relevant Terms

  • Dual Training Competency Grant
  • Higher Education
  • Grant Amount
  • Training Costs
  • Trainee Support
  • Appropriation
  • Pell Grants
  • State Grants

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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