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MN SF2683

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Utke

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Repeals Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program (section 136A.1465), which provided tuition coverage for students with family income below $80,000 at public colleges and Tribal colleges, effective for awards beginning fall 2025

  • Transfers any unencumbered balance from the North Star Promise special revenue fund account to the general fund on July 1, 2025, and appropriates those funds to the state grant program for fiscal year 2026

  • Requires the commissioners of Higher Education and Management and Budget to report by August 1, 2025 on the fund closure and certify the account has a $0 balance

  • Removes references to North Star Promise from student aid reporting requirements and commissioner information duties, effective March 1, 2026

Legislative Description

North Star Promise scholarship program elimination

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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