Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funding to support the Metro Deaf School, specifically targeting young children with hearing disabilities.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes a one-time financial grant to the Metro Deaf School.
• The allocated funds are intended to assist in providing services for children with a primary disability of being deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
• This funding targets children who do not qualify for existing funding under specified Minnesota Statutes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not modify existing laws but offers additional funds to cover a gap in current educational fund allocations for certain children with hearing disabilities.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Department of Education
• Metro Deaf School
• Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing
• Grant