This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1771) proposes funding for the MacPhail Center for Music to expand its Learning with Music program. It appropriates $250,000 per fiscal year from the general fund to the Department of Education, which will distribute the funds as a grant to MacPhail.

The funds will be used to: 1. Provide professional development for early childhood educators statewide, both online and in person, based on research-backed elements of the program. 2. Expand direct programming to five early childhood centers, focusing on children experiencing economic hardship in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The bill was introduced by Representatives PrezVega and West and referred to the Committee on Education Policy for further consideration.