SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives advanced the higher education budget bill on a vote of 74-59.The legislation continues the House DFL’s commitment to students by proposing strong ongoing investments to Minnesota’s public colleges and universities.
“In an unprecedented year of a global pandemic, it is no secret our students have been hit especially hard,” said Rep. Connie Bernardy (DFL-New Brighton), chair of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee. “Together we crafted a higher education budget that serves students and families, both now and into the future. We all deserve the opportunity to achieve our dreams and provide economic security for ourselves and our families. We’re investing in Minnesotans, so everyone can thrive and emerge stronger post-pandemic.”
The higher education budget holds tuition flat at Minnesota State and increases funding to the State Grant Program, impacting over 75,000 students and expanding access to over 3,000 grant applicants.
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