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Senate passes higher education omnibus after hours of debate over tuition and state grant funding
Summary
The Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 1, the higher education omnibus, after extended debate over state grant funding, tuition increases and research and residency program cuts. Final passage was 36–31.
The Minnesota Senate on special session passed Senate File 1, the higher education omnibus bill, moving funding and policy changes for the Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota.
Supporters said the bill addresses a shortfall in the state grant program and provides new targeted spending. “Our biggest priority was to address the state grant program shortfall in a way that wouldn't be too damaging to students,” said Senator Fatai, the bill’s chief author, who…
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