1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to higher education; establishing a bioscience center of excellence; 
1.3 	appropriating money.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATIONS.
 1.6 	$3,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board of Trustees of the 
1.7 	Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 
1.8 	2009, for establishing a biosciences center of excellence using innovative approaches 
1.9 	exemplified by design features, such as integrated programs and services focused on 
1.10 	high-need bioscience business and industry in Minnesota. The center will incorporate 
1.11 	integrated delivery and support in collaboration with other colleges and universities and 
1.12 	K-12 entities; high-quality instruction, service, and applied research; and career and 
1.13 	instruction pathways.