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HF 1751

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities funding provided for hospital, medical, and dental benefits coverage to part-time or adjunct faculty; report required; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 7 co-sponsors

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities must provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits to part-time and adjunct faculty with state funding appropriated to cover the expansion.

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Bill Summary · HF 1751

Legislative bill overview

HF 1751 directs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) to provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits coverage to part-time and adjunct faculty members. The bill includes a reporting requirement and appropriates state funding to support these expanded benefits.

Why is this important

Part-time and adjunct faculty represent a significant portion of MnSCU's workforce but traditionally lack access to employer-sponsored health benefits, creating financial vulnerability and potential recruitment/retention challenges. This bill addresses equity in employment benefits while increasing the overall operating costs for Minnesota's college system.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget impact: Expanding benefits to a broader workforce category will increase state spending; the specific appropriation amount and long-term fiscal implications are central policy questions
  • Definition and scope: Questions remain about which employees qualify as "part-time" or "adjunct," whether benefits differ from full-time faculty coverage, and whether this creates a two-tier system
  • Implementation feasibility: MnSCU campuses may face administrative complexity in managing benefits for a dispersed, potentially rotating workforce of part-time employees

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

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