Establishes a permanent scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color in Minnesota.

The bill makes permanent the pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color in Minnesota, providing financial assistance to candidates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. It establishes a special revenue fund account for the scholarship program and appropriates $10 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a teacher preparation program, demonstrate financial need, and be from racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the state's teacher workforce.

Establishes a permanent scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color in Minnesota.

The bill makes permanent the pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color in Minnesota, providing financial assistance to candidates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. It establishes a special revenue fund account for the scholarship program and appropriates $10 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a teacher preparation program, demonstrate financial need, and be from racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the state's teacher workforce.