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MN SF2615

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Greg Clausen

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2015 Supplement, section 136A.125, subdivision 2, regarding child care grant eligibility requirements
  • Modifies eligibility criterion to allow applicants pursuing graduate or professional degree programs to qualify for grants if they have completed less than 8 semesters of full-time enrollment in such programs
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including Minnesota residency, having a child 12 years or younger (or disabled child up to age 14), income limits, and enrollment at least half-time at an eligible institution
  • Grants an additional semester of eligibility to students who withdraw for active military service ordered after December 31, 2002, or for major illness under medical care that prevents term completion
  • Students withdrawing for military service or major illness are considered in continuing enrollment status upon their return

Legislative Description

Child care grant eligibility modification

Last Action

Author added Franzen

3/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Workforce Development3/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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