Minnesota SF2353 establishes a grant program for community literacy initiatives, funding public awareness and family literacy programs.

Minnesota SF2353 establishes a grant program to support community literacy initiatives, allocating $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The grants aim to enhance literacy through community-based public awareness and family literacy initiatives. Activities include developing literacy and grade-level guides for distribution to community organizations, schools, and libraries. The Department of Education must establish a competitive grant process, prioritizing organizations with proven literacy improvement records. Up to $200,000 may fund after-school pilot programs.

Minnesota SF2353 establishes a grant program for community literacy initiatives, funding public awareness and family literacy programs.

Minnesota SF2353 establishes a grant program to support community literacy initiatives, allocating $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The grants aim to enhance literacy through community-based public awareness and family literacy initiatives. Activities include developing literacy and grade-level guides for distribution to community organizations, schools, and libraries. The Department of Education must establish a competitive grant process, prioritizing organizations with proven literacy improvement records. Up to $200,000 may fund after-school pilot programs.