1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to higher education; appropriating money for a teacher preparation program 
1.3 	leading to a license to teach the blind or visually impaired.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$250,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2021 are appropriated from the 
1.7 	general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to explore, develop, 
1.8 	and establish a teacher preparation program leading to licensure as a teacher of the blind or 
1.9 	visually impaired consistent with Minnesota Rules, part 8710.5100. The base for fiscal years 
1.10 	2022 to 2024 is $250,000. The base for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter is $0.