1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; modifying provisions relating to a study of 
1.3 	effectiveness of the Starbase program.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. STARBASE STUDY.
 1.6 	The appropriation in Laws 2007, chapter 45, article 3, section 2, subdivision 3, for 
1.7 	a longitudinal study measuring improvement in academic achievement as a result of 
1.8 	participation in the Starbase program is available until June 30, 2009. The Department of 
1.9 	Military Affairs must contract with the Wilder Foundation to conduct the study.

1.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.