Tax on certain growth of certain assets of colleges and universities established, and special revenue fund account established.
Impact
This legislation is expected to have significant implications for higher education institutions, particularly those with substantial financial assets. By taxing the growth of assets, the bill aims to redistribute some of that financial success back into the higher education system, potentially increasing funding for scholarships and grants for students. However, the impact of this tax on the financial operations and growth strategies of such institutions could be substantial, as they may need to adjust their financial planning to account for these new tax obligations.
Summary
House File 3069 establishes a tax on the asset growth of certain colleges and universities in Minnesota. The bill aims to impose an excise tax on educational institutions with total assets exceeding $100 million and at least 500 tuition-paying students. The tax rates vary based on per-student assets, with increasing percentages based on asset thresholds. The introduction of this tax is intended to generate additional revenue that will be directed into a special revenue fund established for the higher education sector, potentially benefiting the state's grant programs.
Contention
Discussions surrounding HF3069 indicate potential points of contention, particularly from educational institutions concerned about the financial burden this tax may impose. Critics argue that taxing asset growth could discourage financial investment in infrastructure and educational programs. Proponents, on the other hand, may argue that the tax is a equitable way for wealthier institutions to contribute to the educational funding needs of the state, fostering greater access for students and helping to address disparities in educational funding. As the bill moves through the legislature, further debates are anticipated regarding its implications for institutional financial health and student accessibility.
Increase Teachers of Color Act modification; aspiring teachers of color pilot scholarship program permanency establishment; special revenue fund establishment; appropriating money
Increase Teachers of Color Act strengthened, pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color made permanent, special revenue fund account established, and money appropriated.
Gross revenues tax imposed on entities manufacturing and selling products containing PFAS, cleanup account created in special revenue fund, Advisory Commission established, and reports required.
Entities manufacturing and selling products containing PFAS gross revenues tax imposition; xx cleanup account creation in the special revenue fund creation; XX Advisory Commission establishment
Increase Teachers of Color Act in higher education strengthened, pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color made permanent, special revenue fund account established, teacher shortage loan repayment program provisions modified, and money appropriated.
University of Minnesota; green training program funding provided, new account established in special revenue fund, report required, and money appropriated.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.