Bill > SF1290

This bill clarifies grant expenditure rules for an aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program at Independent School District No. 482 in Little Falls, Minnesota. The bill provides $450,000 in funding for the district's pilot program, which can be used for equipment, staffing, travel, and contracted services. The district is required to submit a comprehensive report by February 1, 2027, detailing program participation, student demographics, activities, educational and industry partnerships, and recommendations for improving similar programs statewide. The bill's key addition is a provision that retroactively allows the school district to qualify expenditures made after May 24, 2023, and before the official grant award as eligible and reimbursable program expenses. This change provides the district with more flexibility in implementing the program and ensures that early investments can be recouped through the grant. The appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, and is designated as a one-time funding allocation. The bill is effective retroactively from May 24, 2023, to cover the district's initial program development costs.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1290&ssn=0&y=2025