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HF1790 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Regional library systems funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2448

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota bill (H.F. No. 1790) proposes amendments to a prior appropriation related to arts, cultural heritage, and regional library funding. Key changes include:

  1. Funding Allocation for Regional Libraries:

    • Appropriates $2,750,000 per year to the Minnesota Department of Education for grants to the 12 regional library systems.
    • These funds will support educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota.
    • Funding should promote and share the work of Minnesota authors, especially from diverse backgrounds.
    • Distribution follows statutory formulas, with 75% allocated based on a set formula and 25% distributed proportionally among qualifying entities (e.g., public libraries, regional system headquarters, counties, and outreach programs).
    • Libraries can use the funds to sponsor programs or provide grants to local arts and cultural programs in partnership with regional libraries.
    • The funds will be distributed in ten equal payments per year.

  2. Extended Availability of Funds:

    • The bill extends the availability of encumbered appropriations from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

  3. Water Safety Grant Program:

    • Allocates $250,000 in the first year for a water safety grant program administered by the Minnesota Department of Education.
    • Grants will go to nonprofits and city/county parks and recreation programs providing youth swimming lessons.
    • Eligible applicants do not need to partner with other entities.
    • Funds should primarily provide scholarships for low-income and at-risk children to access swimming lessons.
    • Up to 15% of the funds can be used for hiring or training water safety instructors and lifeguards in nationally recognized safety practices.

Overall, the bill supports arts and literary programs within Minnesota's regional library systems while also promoting water safety education for children.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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