This bill aims to prohibit state-funded payments to undocumented noncitizens in Minnesota, establishing that they are ineligible for programs such as MinnesotaCare and the North Star Promise scholarship. The new legal language specifies that state agencies and political subdivisions cannot provide any financial aid or assistance funded by state tax revenue to individuals who are undocumented or not lawfully present in the United States. Additionally, it mandates that programs requiring residency documentation must ensure recipients are either U.S. citizens or lawfully present aliens.

The bill also amends existing statutes related to eligibility definitions for financial aid programs. Specifically, it updates the definition of "eligible student" to include certain clauses and clarifies that undocumented noncitizens are ineligible for MinnesotaCare. Furthermore, it limits eligibility for MinnesotaCare to individuals who are lawfully present and have incomes at or below 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment, with specific provisions for scholarship awards beginning in the fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 136A.1465, 256L.04
1st Engrossment: 136A.1465, 256L.04