Omnibus Higher Education supplemental appropriations

This bill provides supplemental funding for Minnesota's higher education system, primarily focusing on research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and student financial aid. It allocates money for competitive ALS research grants to universities and health systems in the state, with specific provisions allowing a portion of the funds to be administered by the ALS Association. The legislation also adjusts funding levels for existing student grant programs, such as the Fostering Independence Grants and the North Star Promise, while establishing reporting requirements to track how the research money is used. Additionally, the bill includes policy changes that prohibit colleges from considering certain criminal records during admissions and clarifies that postsecondary education can satisfy employment requirements for individuals on supervised release after prison.