Minnesota SF1965 allocates funds for developing cultural studies materials for underrepresented groups.

Minnesota SF1965 appropriates money from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of administration. These funds are intended for competitive grants aimed at developing high-quality academic cultural and ethnic studies materials. The bill specifically targets communities that lack adequate cultural and ethnic studies materials or are underrepresented in existing materials. This includes Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo cultures, and cultures without a formal writing system that are largely oral-based.

Minnesota SF1965 allocates funds for developing cultural studies materials for underrepresented groups.

Minnesota SF1965 appropriates money from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of administration. These funds are intended for competitive grants aimed at developing high-quality academic cultural and ethnic studies materials. The bill specifically targets communities that lack adequate cultural and ethnic studies materials or are underrepresented in existing materials. This includes Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo cultures, and cultures without a formal writing system that are largely oral-based.