Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support specifically to St. Paul Public Schools in Minnesota. The purpose is to enhance educational resources and support professional development at the East African Magnet School.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation to St. Paul Public Schools: Funds are allocated from the general fund to the Department of Education, intended for St. Paul Public Schools.
• Professional Development and Instructional Materials: The grant will facilitate professional development for teachers. This includes navigating and selecting educational resources that are culturally relevant and incorporating first language literacy resources into instruction.
• Resource Sharing: Materials and resources developed through this grant must be shared with other schools in Minnesota under a Creative Commons license. This ensures the accessibility of resources for non-commercial use and allows for distribution of adapted materials in a similar manner.
• Expenditure Flexibility: The school district can use the grant funds to pay staff salaries and benefits or contract a third party for training purposes.

Significant Changes

• The introduction of culturally relevant instructional materials and first language literacy resources tailored for East African Magnet School represents a focused effort to address the educational needs of diverse student populations within the district.
• This bill mandates that the educational resources developed with these funds be shared statewide, potentially benefiting a broader range of schools beyond the initial recipient.

Relevant Terms

• Education finance
• Grant
• Professional development
• Culturally relevant instructional materials
• First language resources
• Creative Commons license
• St. Paul Public Schools
• East African Magnet School