STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Scott, member of the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM, on February 24, 2026, in Room G23 of the State Capitol Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
WOLGAMOTT, Dan, Co-Chair, DFL
SCHWARTZ, Erica, Co-Vice Chair, GOP
COULTER, Nathan, Co-Vice Chair, DFL
ALLEN, Keith
HANSON, Jessica
HICKS, Kim
KLEVORN, Ginny
LIEBLING, Tina
NOOR, Mohamud
NOVOTNY, Paul
ROBBINS, Kristin
SCOTT, Peggy
Members excused:
RARICK, Marion, Chair, GOP
DURAN, Bidal
A quorum was present.
Representative Wolgamott moved the minutes of February 19, 2026 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Office of Higher Education presented a Minnesota State Grant Overview:
Presenters:
Dennis W. Olson, Commissioner, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Meghan Flores, Director of Financial Aid, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Representative Schwartz assumed the gavel at 1:11 PM
Representative Scott assumed the gavel at 1:13 PM
Nicole Whelan, Research Analyst, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Wendy Robinson, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM.
Representative Peggy Scott, Acting Chair
Ellie Wasserman, Committee Legislative Assistant