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This bill increases the maximum award amount for innovative service-learning grants from $50,000 to $75,000 and makes several related modifications to the existing grant program. The bill establishes a technical assistance and grant program designed to support service-learning opportunities for K-12 students, with the goals of increasing student engagement, academic achievement, and community involvement. Eligible partnerships must include students, school employees, and community organizations, and must develop service-learning experiences that align with academic standards and help students solve community problems or address local opportunities. The commissioner of education can award up to 32 grants, which must be distributed equitably across congressional districts, and grantees are typically required to provide a 50% match in funds or in-kind contributions. The bill also updates terminology from "world's best workforce" to "comprehensive achievement and academic readiness" and requires grantees to report on educational and community outcomes. Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these grants, with any unspent funds from 2026 remaining available in 2027. The new provisions will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2019&ssn=0&y=2025