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HF 1022

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/18/2015 11:19am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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Introduction Posted on 02/18/2015

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A bill for an act
relating to higher education; modifying child care grant eligibility; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 136A.125, subdivision 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 136A.125, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2.

Eligible students.

(a) An applicant is eligible for a child care grant if
the applicant:

(1) is a resident of the state of Minnesotanew text begin or the applicant's spouse is a resident
of the state of Minnesota
new text end ;

(2) has a child 12 years of age or younger, or 14 years of age or younger who is
disabled as defined in section 125A.02, and who is receiving or will receive care on a
regular basis from a licensed or legal, nonlicensed caregiver;

(3) is income eligible as determined by the office's policies and rules, but is not a
recipient of assistance from the Minnesota family investment program;

(4) has not earned a baccalaureate degree and has been enrolled full time less than
eight semesters or the equivalent;

(5) is pursuing a nonsectarian program or course of study that applies to an
undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate;

(6) is enrolled at least half time in an eligible institution; and

(7) is in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress.

(b) A student who withdraws from enrollment for active military service after
December 31, 2002, because the student was ordered to active military service as defined
in section 190.05, subdivision 5b or 5c, or for a major illness, while under the care of a
medical professional, that substantially limits the student's ability to complete the term
is entitled to an additional semester or the equivalent of grant eligibility and will be
considered to be in continuing enrollment status upon return.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2015, and applies to
academic terms commencing on or after that date.
new text end