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MN SF2112

Minnesota Technology Association grant appropriation


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Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the Minnesota Technology Association.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $2 million ($1 million in fiscal year 2026 and $1 million in fiscal year 2027) from the state's general fund to support the Minnesota Technology Association's SciTech internship program. The grant will help fund paid internships in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields for two- and four-year college students and graduate students. The program specifically targets internships at small Minnesota-based for-profit companies with fewer than 250 employees worldwide. The grant will cover 50% of an intern's wages, up to $3,000 per intern, with a particular focus on increasing participation among women and other underserved populations in STEM fields. This is a one-time appropriation designed to support workforce development and provide meaningful work experience for students in technical disciplines while helping small companies access talented emerging professionals.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Hearing (12:30:00 3/12/2025 ) (on 03/12/2025)

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