HF679 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Award amounts of innovative service-learning grants increased, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2019

AI Generated Summary

This bill aims to enhance educational finance by increasing the funding for innovative service-learning grants in Minnesota. The main objectives of these grants are to support service-learning opportunities for K-12 students, which will help increase student engagement, improve academic achievement, address achievement gaps, foster a positive school climate, and enhance community safety. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for schools and partnerships, details the application process, and defines the use of the grant funds. It specifies that up to 32 grants of up to $75,000 each will be awarded. These grants can be used to start new service-learning initiatives or expand existing ones. Partnerships must provide a 50% match in funds or in-kind contributions, unless exempted due to serving low-income students. The outcomes of these grants in terms of educational progress and community impact must be reported to the state education commissioner and subsequently to relevant legislative committees.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
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