SF3012

SF3012 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Neighborhood partnership grants appropriation

Related bill: HF2528

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for neighborhood partnership grants focused on improving education outcomes. It designates funding for various educational programs across different regions of Minnesota, emphasizing support for historically underserved communities.

Main Provisions

Appropriation for Neighborhood Partnership Grants: Allocates funds specifically for neighborhood partnerships as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 124D.99.
Funding Allocations:
- Northside Achievement Zone and St. Paul Promise Neighborhood: Each will receive $1,300,000 annually for the given fiscal years. This allocation is to support ongoing educational initiatives in these areas.
- Regional Programs: $1,400,000 per year is designated for regional neighborhood partnership grants, with specified amounts for programs like Northfield Healthy Community Initiative, Red Wing Youth Outreach, and United Way of Central Minnesota, among others.
One-time Grants: An additional one-time grant of $900,000 each year is distributed among similar regional programs, including the Northside Achievement Zone and St. Paul Promise Neighborhood, to support immediate needs.
Emerging Partnership Grants: Funding is earmarked for new education partnership programs in the development phase, prioritizing services for historically underserved students. These grants also encourage diversity and require evidence of readiness and planned network expansion.

Significant Changes

Continued Funding Beyond 2027: For both the Northside Achievement Zone and regional partnerships, the bill sets a financial baseline for the year 2028 and beyond, ensuring continued support at current levels.
Focus on Diversity and Underserved Communities: The new emphasis is placed on equitable distribution of funds across Minnesota, including targeting rural, suburban, and urban areas, to serve diverse populations.

Relevant Terms

Education Finance
Neighborhood Partnership Grants
Northside Achievement Zone
St. Paul Promise Neighborhood
Underserved Students
Regional Education Programs

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Education Finance

Citations

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