HF961
Hospitality education grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF993
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes to allocate funds for a grant specifically dedicated to hospitality education. Authored by representatives Baker, Knudsen, and Zeleznikar, the bill has been assigned to the Committee on Education Finance for further consideration. Here's a simplified breakdown of the proposed bill:
- Purpose: The bill is designed to fund the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation.
- Amount: $250,000 is proposed to be appropriated from the general fund.
- Use of Funds: These funds are intended for the ProStart hospitality and tourism management program. This initiative targets high school students to help address workforce shortages in the hospitality industry.
- Specific Uses:
- To provide culinary and management education.
- To offer tools and skills necessary for professional development in the hospitality sector.
- To offer scholarships to students.
- Nature of Appropriation: The grant is designated as a one-time appropriation.
The bill emphasizes educational support in high schools to nurture future professionals in the hospitality and tourism sector.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance | |
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy | |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 13, 2025 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 17, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee