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This bill appropriates funds for P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) implementation grants through the Minnesota Department of Education. Specifically, the bill allocates $791,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $1,628,000 for fiscal year 2027 to support P-TECH programs, with $500,000 in each year designated for a grant to a public-private partnership involving Rochester Independent School District No. 535. The bill allows the Department of Education to retain some money from the appropriation for administrative costs and permits any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 to be carried over to fiscal year 2027. Looking forward, the bill establishes a base appropriation of $2,625,000 for fiscal year 2028 and beyond, ensuring that at least $500,000 per year continues to be allocated to the Rochester public-private partnership. P-TECH is an educational model that combines high school, college, and career training to help students earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree while developing workforce skills.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1176&ssn=0&y=2025