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This bill prohibits undocumented noncitizens from receiving state-funded financial aid in Minnesota's higher education system. Specifically, the legislation establishes that individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States cannot receive any form of financial assistance, including payments, grants, loans, subsidies, or other aid funded by state tax revenue from the state commissioner. The bill amends existing statutes by modifying the definition of an "eligible student" in the North Star Promise scholarship program, removing provisions that would have allowed undocumented students to qualify for financial aid. The changes will take effect after final enactment and will apply to financial aid and scholarship awards starting in the fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year. By implementing these restrictions, the bill aims to limit state financial support for education to students who are legally present in the United States, potentially impacting undocumented students' access to higher education funding in Minnesota.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1323&ssn=0&y=2025