SF2528

SF2528 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

North Star Promise scholarships recipients in-state residency and work requirement imposition provision

Related bill: HF2241

AI Generated Summary

This bill introduces an in-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 136A.1465, by adding a condition that scholarship recipients must reside and work in Minnesota for at least three years, starting within six months after completing their degree or credential program.

If a recipient fails to meet this requirement, their scholarship will be converted into a loan, and they will be required to repay the amount with interest. Exceptions may be granted for those who: - Have not completed their degree or credential within six years, - Are enrolled in a postgraduate education program, - Participate in full-time service programs like the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or - Face extreme hardship.

The residency and employment obligation only applies once, regardless of how many scholarships a student receives. The requirement is canceled in the event of the recipient's death or permanent disability.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Higher Education
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Higher Education

Citations

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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section of the bill references the conditions related to child support enforcement connected to student eligibility for scholarships.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "518A.69",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill includes conditions about satisfactory academic progress linked to section 136A.101 subdivision 10.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "136A.101",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 10"
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  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill mentions the interest rate for converted student loans determined per section 270C.40.",
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    "citation": "270C.40",
    "subdivision": ""
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