Purpose of the Bill

The bill's purpose is to allocate specific funds from the general fund to St. Paul Public Schools, aiming to enhance educational resources and teacher professional development, especially in literacy and culturally relevant materials.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates funds for a grant to St. Paul Public Schools, specifically targeting the East African Magnet School.
• Professional Development: It mandates the development of professional training for teachers. This training should focus on utilizing free, open-source literacy resources and incorporating culturally relevant materials into education. It also includes adapting these materials for students with diverse learning needs.
• Resource Sharing: The resources developed from this grant must be shared under a Creative Commons license. This ensures free access and the ability to adapt materials across Minnesota schools, promoting the widespread use of culturally relevant educational content.
• Use of Funds: The grant can cover salaries and staff benefits for developing these resources or contracting a third party for these services.

Significant Changes

• Introduction of Culturally Relevant Materials: The bill emphasizes the importance of integrating culturally relevant instructional materials into the curriculum.
• Open Source Resource Use: It insists on using and sharing resources freely under a Creative Commons license, promoting collaboration and resource sharing among schools.

Relevant Terms

education finance, grant, St. Paul Public Schools, professional development, cultural relevance, instructional materials, literacy, Creative Commons, open source, first language resources, appropriation.