Bill > SF2401

This bill appropriates funds to the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) to provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits to part-time or adjunct faculty who teach six or more credits in an academic year and are currently not offered such benefits. The bill provides funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 as a one-time appropriation, with the specific goal of not only extending benefits to these faculty members but also collecting data on participation to help estimate the ongoing cost of such coverage. The bill requires the Board of Trustees to submit a report to legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members by November 1, 2027, detailing the participation data and cost estimates for continuing this benefits program. By targeting part-time and adjunct faculty who teach at least six credits annually, the bill aims to address healthcare coverage gaps for educators who may not typically receive comprehensive benefits.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2401&ssn=0&y=2025