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Bill > HF961
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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education; appropriating money for a grant for hospitality education.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $250,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Education, specifically designated as grants for the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation's ProStart hospitality and tourism management program. The funding is intended to address critical workforce shortages in the hospitality industry by supporting a statewide high school initiative. The grant money will be used to provide students with culinary and management education curriculum, professional development opportunities, tools, skills, and scholarships within the hospitality sector. The appropriation is characterized as a one-time funding allocation, meaning it is not expected to be recurring in future budget cycles. The ProStart program appears to be designed to help develop workforce skills and create career pathways for high school students interested in the hospitality industry.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Dave Baker (R)*,
Ben Bakeberg (R),
Julie Greene (D),
Pete Johnson (D),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Matt Norris (D),
Bernie Perryman (R),
Samantha Sencer-Mura (D),
Brad Tabke (D),
Cal Warwas (R),
Natalie Zeleznikar (R),
Last Action
Author added Warwas (on 03/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0961&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF961&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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