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Committee adopts amendment to streamline emergency grant distribution to colleges, lays bill over
Summary
Senate file 2406 would direct emergency student grant funds to higher education systems for faster distribution; the committee adopted an A‑2 amendment and laid the bill over after testimony emphasizing the program's role in preventing dropouts.
Senate file 2406, a bill to change administration of emergency assistance grants for postsecondary students, was discussed before the Minnesota Senate Higher Education Committee. The committee adopted an A‑2 amendment that directs certain funds to Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota and adjusts reporting requirements, then laid the bill over.
Sponsors and system officials told the committee the measure is intended to speed the delivery of emergency funds to students who face urgent needs such as housing, food, transportation and medical expenses. Supporters…
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