Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to support immigrant students and their families in understanding the Minnesota school system. It does so by providing educational resources to help them integrate more effectively, promoting student success and involvement.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $800,000 from the general fund for the Department of Education.
• A grant will be provided to an organization named Cultural Connections.
• Cultural Connections will use the funds to create and distribute videos to at least 320 public middle and high schools.
• The videos will explain the school system at a basic level, specifically tailored for immigrant students and their families.

Significant Changes

• The main change introduced by this bill is the provision of educational videos aimed at helping immigrant families understand the school system, with a focus on increasing parental involvement.
• Videos will be available in the first languages of the immigrant parents to facilitate better comprehension and engagement.

Relevant Terms

immigrant students, parental involvement, public schools, education funding, grant, Cultural Connections, achievement gaps, language translation