Bill > SF1954

This bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for fiscal year 2026, specifically as a grant to the Kids In Need Foundation. The grant is designed to support schools where at least half the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a particular emphasis on low-income and students of color. The funding will be used for several specific purposes: supporting the Rural and Indigenous School Equity program by providing educational supplies, increasing access to the foundation's Teacher Resource Center and training facility, enhancing volunteer spaces, and supporting additional supply distributions to teachers and students. The bill aims to decrease student absenteeism, encourage school engagement and learning interest, improve student grades, and increase graduation rates. The appropriation is considered a one-time grant, and a portion of the funds can be used for grant administration. By targeting schools with high proportions of economically disadvantaged students, the bill seeks to provide resources and support to help improve educational outcomes for vulnerable student populations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1954&ssn=0&y=2025