The bill appropriates $800,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. This funding is designated for a transfer to Bemidji State University to cover costs incurred from storm damage and for campus reforestation efforts.
This appropriation is a one-time allocation aimed at providing financial relief to Bemidji State University in response to specific challenges faced due to environmental damage. The bill emphasizes the state's commitment to supporting higher education institutions in maintaining their infrastructure and campus environment.