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MN HF4267
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keith Allen
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AI Summary
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Eliminates special treatment for negative parental or student contributions in state grant calculations; if any contribution is less than $0, the assigned family responsibility is now set at $0
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Restricts surplus state grant appropriation funds to benefit only students attending public postsecondary institutions through increased living and miscellaneous expense allowances
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Removes the option to use surplus funds to recognize negative contributions below -$1,500 when calculating assigned family responsibility
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Effective the day following final enactment, applying to state grant awards beginning in the summer 2026 academic term
Legislative Description
Lowest recognized family responsibility amount modified for determining state grant awards, and surplus program funds to award recipients directed at public institutions only.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy
3/12/2026