Bill > HF1957

This bill appropriates a total of $2 million ($1 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the general fund to support the Minnesota Technology Association's SciTech internship program. The program aims to create paid internship opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for two- and four-year college students and graduate students. Specifically, the internships will be focused on placing students in paid positions at small Minnesota-based companies with fewer than 250 employees worldwide. The grant will cover 50% of the intern's wages, up to $3,000 per intern, with a particular emphasis on increasing participation among women and other underserved populations in STEM fields. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation, highlighting its temporary nature and specific purpose of supporting technology workforce development in Minnesota.