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SF3052 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Independence College and Community grant appropriation for student scholarships and other specified purposes

Related bill: HF2747

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is intended to provide financial support to Minnesota Independence College and Community. This support is to help fund scholarships for students, reduce tuition costs, support the institution, and explore the expansion of programming.

Main Provisions

  • The bill appropriates $3,000,000 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund.
  • These funds will be allocated to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, which will then grant them to Minnesota Independence College and Community.
  • The funds are designated for four main purposes:
    1. Need-based scholarships for eligible students.
    2. Tuition reduction initiatives.
    3. Institutional support for the college.
    4. Exploration and implementation of expanded academic and community programs.

Significant Changes

  • The bill establishes ongoing financial support through specific appropriations, which implies a commitment to recurring funding for this college.
  • Adds specific eligibility criteria for scholarships and tuition reduction, limiting them to residents as defined by Minnesota law in section 136A.101 subdivision 8.

Relevant Terms

  • Higher Education
  • Scholarships
  • Tuition Reduction
  • Institutional Support
  • Program Expansion
  • Resident Students

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHigher Education

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines eligibility for resident students for scholarships and tuition reduction within the state of Minnesota.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "136A.101",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  }
]

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