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MN HF55

Grant authorized for Minnesota Alliance With Youth Promise Fellow program activities, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing a grant for the activities of the Minnesota Alliance With Youth Promise Fellow program; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill provides funding for the Minnesota Alliance With Youth Promise Fellow program, appropriating $1,000,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Department of Education. The Promise Fellow program aims to improve student attendance and academic engagement by creating partnerships between AmeriCorps members, schools, school districts, charter schools, and community organizations. The program will provide intervention services such as family and caregiver outreach, academic support, connections to out-of-school activities and resources, and individual and small group mentoring designed to help students return to and maintain consistent school attendance. Additionally, the Minnesota Alliance With Youth is tasked with promoting Promise Fellow program opportunities throughout the state, with the goal of supporting students who may be struggling with school attendance and academic performance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Falconer (on 03/20/2025)

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