SF2019 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Award amount of innovative service-learning grants increase
Related bill: HF679
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to a previous law regarding education finance in Minnesota, specifically increasing the award amounts for innovative service-learning grants. The key provisions include:
- Expansion of Funding: The maximum grant amount for eligible service-learning partnerships is increased from $50,000 to $75,000.
- Eligibility & Requirements: Grants support partnerships between schools and community organizations to provide service-learning opportunities for K-12 students. These programs aim to enhance student engagement, academic achievement, and career readiness while addressing community needs.
- Application Process: Eligible partnerships must apply to the Minnesota Department of Education and ensure their programs align with academic standards and workforce goals.
- Grant Distribution: Up to 32 grants will be awarded statewide, with at least 50% of the grant funds required to go to a community-based organization or similar entity.
- Reporting Obligation: Grantees must report outcomes related to student learning, academic progress, and community impact. The Minnesota Commissioner of Education must submit a legislative report on these outcomes every two years, starting February 15, 2025.
In summary, the bill increases funding for service-learning grants, ensures equitable grant distribution, and strengthens reporting requirements for accountability.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Education Policy on: March 24, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Education Finance | |
| March 06, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | Education Policy | |
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Education Finance |
Citations
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"summary": "Describes the World's Best Workforce and achievement goals.",
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"Clarifies alignment of service-learning with academic and civic readiness goals under the World's Best Workforce framework."
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee