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House Higher Education Committee approves minutes, hears presentations from three tribal colleges

2313114 · February 13, 2025

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Summary

The committee approved minutes from its Feb. 11 meeting by voice vote and then received presentations from Red Lake Nation College, Leech Lake Tribal College and White Earth Tribal and Community College on use of state operational funding and student outcomes.

The House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee convened with a quorum and approved the minutes from its Feb. 11 meeting by voice vote. Representative Robbins moved approval; the motion prevailed after an "aye" voice vote and no recorded opposition.

After the minutes, the committee heard presentations from leaders and students at three Minnesota tribal colleges — Red Lake Nation College, Leech Lake Tribal College and White Earth Tribal and Community College — about how state operational funding and other resources were used to support students, expand programs and build facilities. Committee members asked questions and praised outcomes; no committee action or votes were taken on the presentations.

Ending: The committee adjourned after the presentations.