Bill > SF1608

This bill provides a $3,000,000 grant to a nonprofit organization to develop a statewide pilot program focused on training students in global competency skills, which are deemed essential for future workforce success. The global competency skills include critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and evidence-based opinion formation. The nonprofit receiving the grant must implement programming across multiple sites in Minnesota and can use the funds for program costs such as teacher training, curriculum development, and school support. To ensure fiscal responsibility, the grant recipient must secure a minimum 25 percent non-state funding match and will be required to submit annual reports to legislative committees from 2026 to 2029. These reports must detail participant demographics, geographic distribution, and program effectiveness. The appropriation is one-time and will be available until June 30, 2028, with the grant application process to be determined by the commissioner of education. The overall goal is to enhance students' preparedness for a globally competitive workforce by developing critical interpersonal and analytical skills.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1608&ssn=0&y=2025