This bill establishes a grant program and a loan forgiveness program for home care workers in Minnesota, aimed at supporting their education and financial stability. The Office of Higher Education will create a grant program under new section 136A.1277, which will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in eligible postsecondary programs who commit to working as home care workers. Eligibility criteria include being enrolled in a degree program, working a minimum of ten hours per week as a home care worker, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the program's outcomes to relevant legislative committees.

Additionally, the bill introduces a loan forgiveness program under new section 136A.1786, which will assist home care workers in repaying their qualified education loans. To qualify, individuals must have been employed as home care workers for a specified duration, reside in Minnesota, and submit an application. The program will provide annual disbursements to eligible participants, with specific conditions for verification of loan repayment. The bill includes appropriations for both the grant and loan forgiveness programs, ensuring funding is available for their implementation and administration in fiscal years 2026 and beyond.