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MN HF711

Agricultural education and leadership council grants funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to agriculture; appropriating money for grants to the Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $1 million in state funding specifically for the Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council (MAELC), with $500,000 allocated in fiscal year 2026 and another $500,000 in fiscal year 2027. The money will be drawn from the state's general fund and distributed by the commissioner of agriculture as grants to support MAELC's programs, which are governed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 41D. While the bill does not provide detailed specifics about the exact nature of these programs, agricultural education and leadership councils typically focus on promoting agricultural literacy, supporting youth agriculture education, developing leadership skills among agricultural professionals and students, and advancing agricultural knowledge and practices within the state.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Author added Sexton (on 04/10/2025)

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