This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives (H.F. No. 1608) by Representative Fischer, proposes an appropriation from the state's general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal year designated. The funding would provide a grant of $3,000,000 to the Kids In Need Foundation to support programs aimed at decreasing absenteeism, encouraging school engagement, improving student grades, and increasing graduation rates.

The grant prioritizes Minnesota schools where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a particular focus on low-income students and students of color. Eligible uses for the grant include: 1. Providing educational supplies for the Kids In Need Foundation Rural and Indigenous School Equity program. 2. Increasing access to the foundation’s Teacher Resource Center and training facility. 3. Enhancing volunteer space. 4. Supporting additional supply distributions to teachers and students.

The bill also allows a portion of the appropriation to be used for grant administration (percentage unspecified) and specifies that the appropriation is a one-time allocation.