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This bill mandates a minimum wage of $15 per hour for certain state interns in Minnesota who meet specific eligibility criteria. To qualify, an intern must be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant (a needs-based financial aid grant for low-income undergraduate students) and be enrolled in at least nine semester credits per term. The bill defines a state intern as someone working in an internship within the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of Minnesota's government. Importantly, the bill does not apply to interns who already qualify for unpaid internships under existing federal labor laws. This legislation aims to provide financial support for lower-income students participating in state government internships by ensuring they receive a baseline compensation of $15 per hour, which could help make these opportunities more accessible to students who might otherwise be unable to afford an unpaid internship.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2766&ssn=0&y=2025