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Higher Education Finance and Policy

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Higher Education Finance and Policy

4/21/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Date: April 21, 2025
Location: Capitol G23
Time Changed: 15 minutes after the Taxes Committee adjourns, or 5:00pm if the Taxes Committee is still meeting.


I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF2312 (Rarick)
a. Walkthrough
b. Markup
c. Passage
IV. Adjournment

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Testimony information must include name, organization, and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. Amendments due by 5;00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2028.

Items on the agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.
Bills Added:
HF2312 (Rarick) - Higher education policy and finance bill.
Attachments:
Higher Ed 4-21-2025 Posting.pdf (4/17/2025)
2025 Higher Ed House HF2312 v1.pdf (4/20/2025)
HF2312_Lutheran Social Service_Oppose.pdf (4/20/2025)
FINAL House MAPCS.Council of Stud. Govt. Presidents Letter HF2312.pdf (4/20/2025)
H2312DE1-17506237918730053338 (1).pdf (4/20/2025)
Marina Gorzig FIG Letter.pdf (4/21/2025)
Ina Gorzig FIG Letter.pdf (4/21/2025)
MPCC Letter to House Higher Education Committee - April 2025.pdf (4/21/2025)
2431de4 Wolgamott.nh.pdf (4/21/2025)
HF2312 OHE Letter to Higher Education Committee 4-21-25.pdf (4/21/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

4/10/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: Capitol G23
Time: 1-2:45


I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF2431 (Wolgamott) Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic funding and policy-related changes provided; scholarship and student aid programs modified; student financial aid, institution eligibility, institutional
licensure provisions, student loan programs, and institutional grant programs provided; and money appropriated.
IV. Adjournment


TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: No testimony will be taken.

Items may be added or removed at the Chair's discretion.
Bills Added:
HF2431 (Wolgamott) - Higher education policy and finance bill.
Attachments:
H2431DE2-9238646580770718230.pdf (4/9/2025)
Higher Ed 4-10-2025.pdf (4/9/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

4/3/2025
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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF2908 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Statewide children's savings account program for higher education established, local partner design and implementation grants established, report required, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.

IV. HF2561 (Bahner) - Authority to offer applied doctoral degrees at state universities expanded.

V. HF1165 (Bahner) - Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority restructured and renamed to Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority, authority to construct and finance health care facilities authorized, and bonding capacity increased.

*VI. HF0421 (Hanson) - Legacy admissions prohibited in higher education institutions.

VII. HF2151 (Wolgamott) - Plant-based foods production training pilot program established, and money appropriated.

VIII. HF2767 (Wolgamott) - Grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program increased, and money appropriated.

IX. HF2930 (Hill) - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research funding provided, report required, appropriation cancelled, and money appropriated.

X. Presentation from Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota

XI. Adjournment

*Agenda updated. Agenda items may be added or removed.

HANDOUTS: All handouts must be provided electronically to the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov by 3pm the day prior to the hearing. Handouts should be in PDF format with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capability.

TESTIFYING: In-person public testimony will be taken as time allows. Requests to testify must be submitted electronically to the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov by 3pm the day prior to the hearing. Testimony information must include name, organization, and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Written testimony is encouraged and will be posted on the committee webpage.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Higher Education Finance & Policy webpage.
Bills Added:
HF2908 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Statewide children's savings account program for higher education established, local partner design and implementation grants established, report required, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.
HF1165 (Bahner) - Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority restructured and renamed to Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority, authority to construct and finance health care facilities authorized, and bonding capacity increased.
HF2151 (Wolgamott) - Plant-based foods production training pilot program established, and money appropriated.
HF2561 (Bahner) - Authority to offer applied doctoral degrees at state universities expanded.
HF2930 (Hill) - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research funding provided, report required, appropriation cancelled, and money appropriated.
HF2767 (Wolgamott) - Grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program increased, and money appropriated.
HF421 (Hanson) - Legacy admissions prohibited in higher education institutions.
Attachments:
H2767 - A1 Amendment.pdf (4/2/2025)
H2151 - A1 Amendment.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF1165 - Effect on MN Debt Capacity.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF1165 - MHEFA History.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF1165 - MN College & Univ Benefits.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF1165 - MPCC Letter of Support.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF1165 - Need for Expansion.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2767 - MHA Letter of Support_4.3.2025.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2676 - CentraCare Letter of Support.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2908 - Letters of Support.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2908 - MinneKIDS Data.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2908 - MinneKIDS One Pager.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2908 - United Way Letter of Support.pdf (4/2/2025)
LRAP Handout.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF1165 - HR Summary.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2908 HR Summary.pdf (4/2/2025)
HF2151.pdf (4/3/2025)
HF2561.pdf (4/3/2025)
HF2930 - HR Summary.pdf (4/3/2025)
HF2767 - HR Summary.pdf (4/3/2025)
HF0421 - HR Summary.pdf (4/3/2025)
HF1165 - Fiscal Note.pdf (4/3/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Date: April 1, 2025
Location: Capitol G23
Time: 1-2:45


I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF2634 (Bakeberg) North Star Promise scholarship's eligibility conditions limited to students in programs in high-demand industries and occupations.
IV. HF2241 (Scott) In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed.
V. HF2649 (Knudsen) Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, institution eligibility for state student aid modified, and report required.
VI. HF2520 (Skraba) University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute Minnesota Green Iron Initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
VII. HF2610 (Rarick) Cybersecurity permitted to be offered as an applied doctoral degree.
VIII. Adjournment

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Testimony information must include name, organization, and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

Next meeting Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Bills Added:
HF2634 (Bakeberg) - North Star Promise scholarship's eligibility conditions limited to students in programs in high-demand industries and occupations.
HF2241 (Scott) - In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed.
HF2649 (Knudsen) - Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, institution eligibility for state student aid modified, and report required.
HF2520 (Skraba) - University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute Minnesota Green Iron Initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2610 (Rarick) - Cybersecurity permitted to be offered as an applied doctoral degree.
Attachments:
H2649A1-9867777032306586598.pdf (3/28/2025)
Higher Ed 4-1-2025 for Posting.pdf (3/28/2025)
Shakopee Area Chamber Letter of Support - H.F. 2634.pdf (3/28/2025)
HF2441_HF2634_MN Chamber Federation LOS_House Higher Ed Cmte_4.2.25.pdf (3/31/2025)
MetroNorth HF2441 Letter March312025 (1).pdf (3/31/2025)
H2241 - A2 Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
North Star Prosperity - opposition to HF2634 and HF2241.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2241A3-862150281381184966.pdf (3/31/2025)
MNLEG NRRI Testimony APR 1 2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2241.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2610.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2634.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2649.pdf (3/31/2025)
Copy of joint testimony letter & template (1).pdf (3/31/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Date: March 27, 2025
Location: Capitol G23
Time: 1-2:45

I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Office of Higher Education State Grant and North Star Promise Overview
IV. CentraCare Appropriation Overview
V. Hennepin Healthcare System Appropriation Overview
VI. Adjournment

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Testimony information must include name, organization, and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

Next Hearing, Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Attachments:
OHE Presentation_House_3.13.25_Part 3.pdf (3/25/2025)
Hennepin Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Higher Ed Cmte Mar 27 2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
03.27.25 CentraCare Legislative Update_Academic Affiliation.pdf (3/26/2025)
Higher Ed 3-27-2025 Agenda.pdf (3/26/2025)
Joint Higher Ed House and Senate_First Meeting_3.18.25_Unapproved.pdf (3/26/2025)
2023-Hennepin-Healthcare-System-Inc-990-Public-Disclosure.pdf (3/26/2025)
Hennepin-Healthcare-System Financials_23-FS_Final.pdf (3/26/2025)
form990-411813221-centracare-health-system-2023-06.pdf (3/26/2025)
F_646308G-1A_CentraCareHealthSystem_FS.pdf (3/26/2025)
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