Grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program increased, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Allen and 1 co-sponsor

HF 2767 increases grant amounts and authorizes new funding for Minnesota's dual training competency program, expanding access for students and providers.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy

#education-higher

Bill at a glance

Bill number: HF 2767

Short title: Grant amounts for the dual training competency grant program increased, and money appropriated

Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the House Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy

Introduced: March 24, 2025

Subject: Appropriations, Education-Higher

Note: The information provided covers only the bill’s title, status, and assignment. The complete text would specify exact changes, fiscal details, and any conditions.

Purpose and intent

The bill appears designed to enhance the dual training competency grant program by:

Increasing grant amounts available under the program.
Authorizing or directing new funding to be appropriated for the program.

The overarching objective is to expand support for dual training initiatives, enabling more participants to access grants that support competency-based training in Minnesota’s higher education and workforce development ecosystem.

Key provisions (as implied by the title)

Grant amount increase: The bill would raise the maximum or average grant amounts available to eligible recipients under the dual training competency grant program.

New or additional appropriation: The bill would authorize the appropriation of additional state funds to support the program, beyond existing allocations.

Specific programmatic details (e.g., eligibility criteria, calculation formulas, allowable use of funds, deployment timelines, reporting requirements) are not provided in the information available and would be set forth in the bill’s full text.

Who is affected

Students and workers: Individuals participating in dual training pathways who rely on grants to support tuition, wages, or other training-related expenses.

Educational and training providers: Colleges, vocational schools, employers, and other sponsors that administer or partner in the dual training competency program.

State agencies: The Minnesota Legislature and responsible state agencies (likely the Department of Education or higher education bodies) involved in administering grants and disbursing funds.

Fiscal and timing considerations

The bill expressly contemplates increased grant funding and new appropriations, but no dollar amounts or fiscal years are provided in the summary.

As introduced and referred to a committee, the bill will follow the standard legislative process: committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes, and, if advanced, conference considerations as applicable.

Procedural status and next steps

Currently at the introduction and first reading stage (March 24, 2025).

To monitor progress, track:

Committee hearings in the Higher Education Finance and Policy committee.
Any amendments clarifying grant levels, funding amounts, eligibility, and accountability/reporting requirements.
Subsequent floor action and eventual passage or failure.

Notes for readers

Detailed analysis and impact assessments will depend on the bill’s full text, including the precise grant amounts proposed, the total appropriation, fiscal year(s) affected, and any changes to eligibility or administrative processes. Check the official bill language and fiscal notes once released for a complete understanding.

Bill