Purpose

This bill adjusts Minnesota’s capital investment program by modifying an existing appropriation to CentraCare in St. Cloud. It authorizes a grant to CentraCare to support the design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a University of Minnesota Medical School Campus on the CentraCare Health System Campus in St. Cloud.

Main Provisions

• Amends Laws 2023 chapter 71 article 1 section 14 subdivision 49 to update the grant details.
• Provides for a grant to CentraCare to design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip a University of Minnesota Medical School Campus on the CentraCare Health System Campus in the city of St. Cloud.
• This is part of the state’s capital investment and appropriation framework, directing funding toward a specific higher education and health care partnership project.

Significance / Changes to Existing Law

• Creates or updates a capital investment appropriation to fund the specified project.
• Establishes or clarifies state support for locating a University of Minnesota Medical School Campus on a health system campus in St. Cloud, aligning university medical education facilities with CentraCare’s campus.

Implications

• Potentially increases state funding for higher education infrastructure and health system facilities.
• Promotes collaboration between the University of Minnesota and CentraCare in the St. Cloud area, influencing local workforce development and medical education opportunities.

Relevant Terms - CentraCare - St. Cloud - University of Minnesota Medical School Campus - CentraCare Health System Campus - design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip - grant - capital investment - appropriation - Laws 2023 chapter 71 article 1 section 14 subdivision 49