SF1954 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Kids In Need Foundation appropriation

Related bill: HF1608

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1954) proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education for a grant to the Kids In Need Foundation. The grant aims to support Minnesota schools where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a focus on low-income students and students of color. The funds may be used for:

  1. Providing educational supplies for the Rural and Indigenous School Equity program.
  2. Increasing access to the Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Resource Center and training facility.
  3. Enhancing volunteer spaces.
  4. Supporting additional supply distributions to teachers and students.

A portion of the appropriation may be used for grant administration, and the funding is designated as a one-time appropriation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added