Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMinnesotaIntroduced
HF 3741: Educational assistance for veterans' children and spouses modified, and money appropriated.
Josiah Hill
HF 3741 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the structure of educational assistance for children and spouses of veterans and provides new state funding.
Who is affected
Veterans' children and spouses residing in Minnesota.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Appropriates additional state funds; specific dollar amounts are not listed in the summary.
When it takes effect
Effective date of August 1, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides enhanced educational financial aid and support for military families.
Risks and tradeoffs
Budgetary implications and potential administrative challenges in program implementation.
What is still unknown
The specific nature of the modifications to existing assistance and the exact amount of the appropriation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases financial support for education
- Encourages human capital development
- Provides targeted fiscal investment
Risks
- Adds to state budget expenditures
- Administrative costs of program implementation
- Opportunity cost for other state programs
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Expands post-secondary access for veterans' families
- Reduces financial barriers to education
- Supports veteran family stability
Risks
- Eligibility requirements may be restrictive
- Risk of uneven program awareness
- Reliance on state-level support consistency
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
No information provided regarding oversight or auditing of the new appropriations.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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