SF4638 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State grant program supplemental funding provision
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill provides additional funding for Minnesota’s state grant program, which supports student financial aid in higher education. The extra money is a one-time boost intended for fiscal year 2027.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: $131,000,000 from the General Fund is allocated.
- Recipient and purpose: The funds are designated for the state grant program administered by the Commissioner of the Office of Higher Education, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121.
- Timing and nature: This is a one-time (non-recurring) appropriation for fiscal year 2027.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a one-time supplemental funding layer to the existing state grant program, coming from the General Fund and administered by the Office of Higher Education.
- The appropriation references existing statute (Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121) but does not indicate lasting changes to that statute beyond the one-time funding.
Notes on Implementation
- The bill specifies the source (General Fund) and the administering agency (Office of Higher Education) but does not detail adjustments to grant awards or eligibility criteria within the state grant program.
Financial Impact (high level)
- One-time increase of $131,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 to support the state grant program.
Terminology to Understand
- state grant program
- Office of Higher Education
- General Fund
- appropriation
- one-time appropriation
- fiscal year 2027
- Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121
Relevant Terms state grant program Office of Higher Education General Fund appropriation one-time fiscal year 2027 Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121 higher education student financial aid supplemental funding
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Upcoming committee meetings
- Higher Education on: March 24, 2026 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Higher Education |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee