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HF 1791

School district authorized to offer career and technical education postsecondary scholarships and postsecondary grants.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryan Lawrence and 2 co-sponsors

Authorizes Minnesota school districts to create and fund postsecondary scholarships and grants for students pursuing career and technical education (CTE) programs.

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Bill Summary · HF 1791

Summary of HF 1791 (Minnesota)

Overview

  • Bill Number: HF 1791 (House File 1791)
  • Title: School district authorized to offer career and technical education postsecondary scholarships and postsecondary grants
  • Subject: Education-Higher, Education-School Districts
  • Status: Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
  • Introduced: March 3, 2025
  • Related bill (companion): SF 2139

Note: The bill text is not provided here. This summary reflects the bill’s title, stated scope, and current legislative status. Specifics such as eligibility criteria, funding sources, and program details will be defined in the enacting language.

Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize Minnesota school districts to establish and administer scholarships and grants specifically for students pursuing postsecondary education in career and technical education (CTE) fields.
  • The aim is to support access to and completion of postsecondary CTE programs, potentially contributing to workforce development and student outcomes in CTE pathways.

Key Provisions (High-Level Expectations)

Note: The exact language will determine precise requirements, but anticipated components based on the bill’s title and type may include:
- Authorization for school districts to create and fund postsecondary scholarship and grant programs tied to CTE studies.
- Eligibility framework (e.g., student status (high school or recent graduates), residency requirements, enrollment in an approved CTE postsecondary program, maintenance of satisfactory academic progress).
- Authorized uses of funds (likely costs such as tuition, required fees, books, equipment, certifications, or other program-related expenses).
- Administration and oversight (how districts administer awards, coordination with postsecondary institutions, and potential reporting requirements).
- Accountability measures (program evaluation, annual reporting on participation, outcomes, and fiscal use).
- Funding sources (state aid, district funds, grants, or other revenues) and any caps or appropriations.
- Effective date and applicability (when districts may begin to implement the program).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Minnesota school districts (as program administrators and funders).
  • Secondary: Students pursuing postsecondary CTE, and postsecondary institutions offering CTE programs (as program partners).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Currently at the introduction stage and assigned to the Education Finance committee for consideration.
  • The companion bill SF 2139 indicates parallel consideration in another chamber or legislative body.
  • Any enactment would follow the normal legislative process (committee discussion, potential amendments, floor votes, and signature).

Notes for Interested Readers

  • To assess the full impact, review the bill’s text when available, especially sections on eligibility, funding mechanisms, and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor updates on HF 1791 and its companion SF 2139 for related committee actions and potential fiscal notes.

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

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