New Bill in State Legislature Would Guarantee $6 Million in New Funding for Minnesota Tribal Colleges

ST PAUL- A new bill has been introduced in the Minnesota legislative session that would provide $6 million in funding for the next two years to Tribal Colleges in the state.

The bill, HF-750, is being carried by Representatives Keeler, Becker-Finn, Kozlowski, Frazier, Gomez, Curran, Hanson, and Hollins.

If passed, the bill would require the state to designate money for grants to fund the Leech Lake Tribal College, White Earth Tribal College, and Red Lake Nation Tribal College during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The funds will come from the Office of Higher Education and will be used for the colleges' general operations and maintenance expenses.

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