This bill (Senate File No. 2401) proposes appropriating funds in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota’s general fund to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The funds will be used to provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits coverage to part-time or adjunct faculty who teach six or more credits per academic year and are not currently offered such benefits. Additionally, the bill mandates data collection on faculty participation to estimate the ongoing cost of this coverage. This is a one-time appropriation, and the Board of Trustees must submit a report with participation data and cost estimates to the relevant legislative committees by November 1, 2027.