Minnesota SF2019 increases award amounts for innovative service-learning grants to support student-led service-learning opportunities.

Minnesota SF2019 amends the award amounts for innovative service-learning grants, increasing them from $50,000 to $75,000 each. The bill establishes a technical assistance and grant program to initiate or expand innovative service-learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Eligible partnerships, including schools and community-based organizations, can apply for these grants to provide student-designed, student-led service-learning experiences. The commissioner of education must award up to 32 grants, ensuring equitable distribution across Minnesota.

Minnesota SF2019 increases award amounts for innovative service-learning grants to support student-led service-learning opportunities.

Minnesota SF2019 amends the award amounts for innovative service-learning grants, increasing them from $50,000 to $75,000 each. The bill establishes a technical assistance and grant program to initiate or expand innovative service-learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Eligible partnerships, including schools and community-based organizations, can apply for these grants to provide student-designed, student-led service-learning experiences. The commissioner of education must award up to 32 grants, ensuring equitable distribution across Minnesota.