SF1176 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
P-TECH implementation grants appropriation
Related bill: HF658
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill is a proposal to allocate funds from Minnesota's general fund to the Department of Education for what are known as PTECH implementation grants. PTECH stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High School, a program that aims to provide students with a combined high school and college education focused on career skills. The bill specifies how much money will be given each fiscal year, including specific amounts for a partnership involving Rochester's School District No. 535. Additionally, the bill allows leftover funds from one fiscal year to be used in the next, and sets a minimum amount for future annual funding, ensuring continued support for the program.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Education Finance on: February 26, 2025 08:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Finance |
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional funding specifically for partnerships with Independent School District No. 535 Rochester."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill appropriates funds for PTECH implementation grants as outlined under section 124D.093.",
"modified": [
"Allows the department to retain money for administrative costs, notwithstanding another section."
]
},
"citation": "124D.093"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new exception for fund retention policy."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill overrides section 16B.98 to allow the department to retain administrative funds.",
"modified": [
"Provides a specific administrative retention exception to existing fiscal management rules."
]
},
"citation": "16B.98"
}
]