Minnesota State Colleges and University campuses mental health services appropriation

This bill appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide student mental health services at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses. The funds will be used by the Board of Trustees to contract with independent mental health organizations for on-campus services at up to five state colleges. It directly affects students at those institutions by expanding access to mental health support. The bill creates a specific funding mechanism to address campus mental health needs through external provider contracts.