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HF 2431

Higher education policy and finance bill.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Omar Fateh and 1 co-sponsor

HF 2431 sets Minnesota higher-ed policy and funds public colleges and universities, guiding student aid, workforce training, and capital priorities for the next biennium.

Senate conferees Fateh; Putnam; Duckworth
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Bill Summary · HF 2431

Summary — HF 2431: Higher Education Policy and Finance Bill

Status: Senate conferees Fateh; Putnam; Duckworth
Introduced: March 17, 2025
Subject: Appropriations; Higher education policy and finance
Companion bill: SF 2483

Purpose and intent

HF 2431 is a Minnesota omnibus bill addressing higher education policy and finance for the state. Its broad intent is to set state policy affecting public higher education institutions and related programs and to provide (or authorize) appropriations and finance mechanisms that support higher education operations, student aid, workforce training, and capital or programmatic priorities for the biennium.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced and first read in the House on March 17, 2025; referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy.
  • Passed the House (with amendments) and was transmitted to the Senate; committee reports show adoption as amended and re-referral to Ways & Means (April 21–24, 2025).
  • Received in the Senate and later returned with amendments (May 5–6, 2025).
  • The House refused to concur with Senate amendments and requested a conference committee (May 5–6, 2025).
  • Conference committees appointed: House conferees Rep. Wolgamott; Rep. Rarick; Rep. Robbins; Rep. Coulter. Senate conferees Sen. Fateh; Sen. Putnam; Sen. Duckworth.
    At present the bill is in conference to reconcile House and Senate differences; final enactment depends on the conference committee report and subsequent floor approvals and governor action.

Key provisions (general description)

The publicly available record provided does not include the bill text or fiscal detail. Based on the bill’s title, subject classification, and typical content of higher-education omnibus bills, HF 2431 is expected to address one or more of the following areas (note: these are typical components, not a substitute for the bill text):
- State appropriations to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (Minnesota State), the University of Minnesota, and other public higher education programs.
- Changes or authorizations for student financial aid programs (grants, tuition policies, loan programs).
- Policy changes affecting enrollment, academic program approval, workforce and training initiatives, or career and technical education.
- Capital investment authorizations or bonding for campus facilities.
- Accountability, reporting, data collection, and governance provisions for institutions.
- Targeted grants or initiatives (e.g., mental health services, student success/retention, rural higher education access, equity-focused programs).

Who is affected

  • Public higher education institutions (University of Minnesota campuses, Minnesota State institutions, community colleges, and public technical colleges).
  • Current and prospective students (tuition, financial aid, program availability).
  • Faculty and staff (funding levels, program priorities).
  • State agencies that administer grants and workforce programs.
  • State budget and taxpayers (through appropriations, bonding, and fiscal commitments).

Impact and next steps

  • The fiscal impact and precise policy changes are not available in the summary record; consult the bill text, the companion SF 2483, and the legislative fiscal note for appropriation amounts and specific provisions.
  • Because the House and Senate have disagreed and a conference committee is convened, HF 2431’s final content will depend on negotiated changes in conference and subsequent votes by both chambers.
  • For authoritative details, review the engrossed bill text(s), the conference committee report when filed, committee analyses, and the Department of Finance/fiscal note on the Minnesota Legislature website.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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