This bill proposes the appropriation of funds for the Hunger-Free Campus grant program, aimed at supporting higher education institutions in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates a specified amount of money from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education to facilitate this program.
The new legal language introduced in the bill includes an appropriation of funds for the Hunger-Free Campus grant program under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.137. This initiative is designed to address food insecurity among college students, ensuring that campuses can provide necessary resources to support students' basic needs.