MN HF1126

Establishes a goal for Minnesota residents ages 25-44 to hold postsecondary degrees, certificates, or industry-recognized credentials at a rate of at least 70 percent by 2025, with the Office of Higher Education tracking progress by race and ethnicity groups using benchmarks of 30 percent and 50 percent.

Modifies foster grant eligibility and award calculations to deduct institutional grants for public institutions and clarifies payment procedures, including changing the opt-out deadline for private institutions from September to March 1 for the next academic year.

Exempts Tribal colleges from institutional licensure provisions under sections 136A.61 to 136A.71, while allowing them to voluntarily register for oversight, and establishes a formal definition of "Tribal college" as institutions controlled or sanctioned by federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Modifies concurrent enrollment grant program requirements to emphasize support for underrepresented student populations and clarifies institutional data reporting obligations for the Office of Higher Education.

Changes scholarship maximum amounts for mining, metallurgical, STEM, and related engineering programs at University of Minnesota Mesabi Range and Duluth campuses from a fixed amount to 75 percent of current resident tuition rates and expands eligible program types.

Repeals Minnesota Rules parts 4830.0400, subpart 1 and 4880.2500 regarding application dates and school categories.