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SF504 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant authorization to improve students' digital technology skills and support digital learning

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 504 is a legislative proposal from Minnesota concerning education finance. The bill aims to allocate funds to nonprofit organizations for enhancing digital technology skills among high school students and providing digital learning and homework support. The bill details the appropriation of $250,000 for each program for the years 2026 and 2027.

These programs are intended to offer after-school, weekend, and summer activities that include hands-on experiences, fellowship creation, and curriculum development for digital technology skills. Additionally, it will support social-emotional learning, adult mentoring, and exploration of career possibilities through internships and mentorships. The nonprofits involved are required to submit detailed applications outlining program goals and must report on their progress in 2026, with a final report due at a later time. The financial commitment for these initiatives ends after 2027, with no funds allocated from 2028 onward.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduction of digital technology skills program and requirement for reports."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill requires reports and applications to align with evidence-based grant requirements as stated in section 127A.20 of the Minnesota Statutes.",
      "modified": [
        "Application and report submissions now tied to grant requirements of 127A.20."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "127A.20"
  }
]

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