Purpose of the Bill

The bill is aimed at providing financial support to St. Paul Public Schools for enhancing educational resources. The funding particularly targets professional development and instructional materials at the East African Magnet School.

Main Provisions

• Grant Allocation: The bill allocates specific funds from the general fund to the Department of Education to be used for a grant to St. Paul Public Schools.
• Use of Funds: The grant is designated for:
  • Professional development for teachers.
  • Acquisition and creation of culturally relevant instructional materials.
• Instructional Resources: Teachers will be trained to use free open-source repositories, select and translate culturally relevant materials, and incorporate first language resources into literacy instruction. This includes adapting stories to suit diverse learners.

Significant Changes

• The bill establishes a framework for sharing the developed literacy and professional development resources. These resources must be shared under a Creative Commons license to ensure open access across all schools in Minnesota.
• This financial support is a one-time appropriation, and leftover funds from fiscal year 2026 can be carried over to fiscal year 2027.

Relevant Terms

• Education finance
• Professional development
• Culturally relevant materials
• Creative Commons license
• Open-source repositories
• Literacy resources
• First language resources