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This bill addresses the issue of unused student meal plan balances at higher education institutions in Minnesota. The legislation defines key terms such as "higher education institution" (any public or private postsecondary school in Minnesota offering meal plans), "meal plan" (prepaid dining service access), and "unused balance" (remaining funds or credits after 30 days following the spring term or student withdrawal). The bill requires these institutions to refund any unused meal plan balance to students within 45 days after the spring academic term or student withdrawal, either through a direct refund or by applying the balance to the next academic term if the student requests it. The bill prohibits institutions from requiring students to forfeit unused meal plan funds or impose restrictions that financially disadvantage students. Additionally, higher education institutions must provide students with regular balance updates and annually report their meal plan refund practices to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education. The legislation aims to protect students' prepaid meal plan funds and ensure transparency in how these funds are managed.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2816&ssn=0&y=2025