Bill > SF1871

This bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Education to support high school robotics teams. Schools and charter schools can apply for grants that can be used for operational costs of robotics programs, coaching stipends, and expenses related to robotics competitions and events. Each grant applicant must submit a program budget and planned use of funds. The commissioner is required to submit a report to legislative committees identifying grant recipients and summarizing their planned activities, and each grant recipient must provide a report detailing the outcomes of their robotics program, including how the program enhances participants' college and career readiness. The bill includes appropriations from the general fund to support these competitive robotics program grants, though the specific dollar amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are not specified in the provided text. The overall goal appears to be supporting and expanding robotics education opportunities for high school students in Minnesota.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1871&ssn=0&y=2025