Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to clarify eligible grant expenditures for a specific educational program within Minnesota, specifically related to career and technical education in aeronautics and commercial over-the-road fields.

Main Provisions

• Grant Support: The bill provides financial support to Independent School District No. 482, located in Little Falls, for its aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical pilot program.
• Funding Details: A total of $450,000 is allocated for use in purchasing equipment, covering staffing costs, managing travel expenses, and securing contracted services to support the program.
• Reporting Requirement: By February 1, 2027, Little Falls School District must report to the legislature detailing program participation, demographics, types of activities offered, partnerships, and suggestions for state improvements in similar programs.
• Reimbursement Eligibility: The bill specifies that program expenditures made after May 24, 2023, and before the Minnesota Department of Education officially awards the grant, will qualify as reimbursable expenses under the grant.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends a previous law (Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 12) by detailing eligible expenditures and reimbursement procedures for early program expenses.
• It also sets a new reporting deadline and requirements for program evaluation and future recommendations, which were not detailed in the previous legislation.

Relevant Terms

• Education finance
• Grant expenditures
• Aeronautics technical program
• Commercial over-the-road program
• Little Falls School District
• Career and technical education
• Reimbursable expenses