Minnesota HF1110 establishes a grant program for dental assisting and hygiene education programs to expand student capacity.

Minnesota HF1110 creates a grant program for dental assisting and dental hygiene education programs. The commissioner of employment and economic development will award grants for projects such as expanding clinic infrastructure, improving classroom structure, creating scholarships, and improving faculty and staff salaries. The commissioner prioritizes programs with the highest potential to increase student capacity and the dental workforce. The bill appropriates $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, available until June 30, 2027.

Minnesota HF1110 establishes a grant program for dental assisting and hygiene education programs to expand student capacity.

Minnesota HF1110 creates a grant program for dental assisting and dental hygiene education programs. The commissioner of employment and economic development will award grants for projects such as expanding clinic infrastructure, improving classroom structure, creating scholarships, and improving faculty and staff salaries. The commissioner prioritizes programs with the highest potential to increase student capacity and the dental workforce. The bill appropriates $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, available until June 30, 2027.