Minnesota SF3080 appropriates $1.5 million for an online early childhood development program for educators and students.

Minnesota SF3080 allocates $750,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to establish an online early childhood development professional educator program. This program, available at no cost, targets early childhood educators, Minnesota residents, and high school students. It includes courses in English or Spanish, covering topics from developmental milestones to the Science of Reading. The program also reimburses participating schools up to $250,000 annually, with at least 50% of funds going to schools outside the seven-county metropolitan area.

Minnesota SF3080 appropriates $1.5 million for an online early childhood development program for educators and students.

Minnesota SF3080 allocates $750,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to establish an online early childhood development professional educator program. This program, available at no cost, targets early childhood educators, Minnesota residents, and high school students. It includes courses in English or Spanish, covering topics from developmental milestones to the Science of Reading. The program also reimburses participating schools up to $250,000 annually, with at least 50% of funds going to schools outside the seven-county metropolitan area.