This bill proposes the appropriation of funds to support the Hunger-Free Campus grant program in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $....... in fiscal year 2026 and $....... in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education for this initiative, which aims to address food insecurity among college students.
The bill amends current law by inserting APPROPRIATIONS; HUNGER-FREE CAMPUS and specifying the funding amounts for the upcoming fiscal years. This legislative action underscores the state's commitment to ensuring that students have access to adequate nutrition, thereby promoting their academic success and overall well-being.