SF2019 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Award amount of innovative service-learning grants increase

Related bill: HF679

AI Generated Summary

This bill amends a previous law related to education finance in Minnesota by increasing the award amounts for Innovative Incubator Service-Learning Grants. The grants aim to support service-learning programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12 by fostering student-designed, student-led projects in collaboration with schools and community-based organizations.

Key provisions of the bill include: - Eligibility: Schools (districts, charter schools, Tribal contract or grant schools) and cooperative units can apply. Partnerships must include students, school employees, and at least one community-based partner. - Grant Purpose: To enhance student engagement, academic achievement, civic engagement, and career readiness through service-learning experiences. - Grant Amounts: Each grant award is increased from a maximum of $50,000 to $75,000. There will be up to 32 grants awarded across Minnesota. - Funding Requirements: Grantees must provide a 50% funding match (unless waived for schools with high poverty rates) and allocate at least 50% of the awarded funds to a community partner. - Reporting: Grant recipients must submit reports on educational and community outcomes. The Minnesota Department of Education must submit a report to the legislature on these outcomes by February 15, 2025, and every two years thereafter.

The overall goal of this bill is to expand and strengthen service-learning initiatives in Minnesota schools by increasing financial support and ensuring equitable distribution of funds statewide.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toEducation Policy
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toEducation Policy
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toEducation Finance
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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        "Clarifies the eligibility definition for receiving state aid related to innovative service learning grants."
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    "citation": "123A.24",
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        "Allows participation through community education programs under section 124D.19."
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        "Aligns service learning experiences to the comprehensive achievement and civic readiness goals."
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      "summary": "Incorporates goals of the world’s best workforce into the grant requirements.",
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