Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to support the Metro Deaf School in Minnesota. The bill aims to provide resources specifically for young children who have disabilities related to hearing, such as being deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes a grant to Metro Deaf School.
• The grant is intended to provide services for young children with primary disabilities of deafness, deafblindness, or hearing impairment.
• This funding is directed at children who are not eligible for other existing funding under a specific Minnesota Statute (section 124E.11, paragraph h).

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a one-time financial appropriation for the Metro Deaf School from the general fund through the Department of Education.
• This appropriation is set at $150,000 for the fiscal year it is designated.

Relevant Terms

Metro Deaf School, disability, deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, appropriation, education finance, grant, Minnesota Statutes, Department of Education, one-time funding.