SF47 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State grant program appropriation
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill aims to fund the state grant program for higher education by providing specific appropriations from the general fund to the Office of Higher Education. It sets funding levels for two future years and establishes a baseline that will apply in later years.
Main provisions
- Appropriation amounts:
- $316,430,000 in fiscal year 2026
- $344,211,000 in fiscal year 2027
- These funds are from the general fund to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education for the state grant program ( Minnesota State Grant Program) under Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121.
- Cross-year funding flexibility:
- If the appropriation in either fiscal year 2026 or fiscal year 2027 is insufficient, the appropriation for the other fiscal year is available to cover the shortfall.
- Base funding for future years:
- The base for this appropriation is $344,211,000 for fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter.
How it changes current law
- Establishes explicit, year-by-year funding levels for the state grant program for FY2026 and FY2027.
- Creates a carryover/flexibility mechanism between the two years to ensure the program can be funded if one year falls short.
- Sets a permanent baseline funding level for FY2028 and beyond, aligning future funding to $344,211,000 annually.
Administrative and implementation notes
- Source of funds: general fund
- Administered by: the Commissioner of the Office of Higher Education
- Related statute: Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121 (state grant program)
Fiscal impact (summary)
- FY2026: $316,430,000
- FY2027: $344,211,000
- FY2028 and thereafter: baseline of $344,211,000 annually
Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Office of Higher Education - state grant program - Minnesota State Grant Program - Minnesota Statutes section 136A.121 - fiscal year (FY2026, FY2027, FY2028) - carryover / cross-year funding - base / baseline funding
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Higher Education | |
| January 21, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| February 17, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee