1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education finance; appropriating money for a science, technology, 
1.3 	engineering, and math activities grant.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATIONS; MINNESOTA STEM PARTNERSHIP.
 1.6 		Subdivision 1.Department of Education. The sums indicated in this section are 
1.7 	appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years 
1.8 	designated.
1.9 		Subd. 2.Minnesota STEM Partnership. (a) For a grant to the Minnesota STEM 
1.10 	Partnership:

1.11		$
	1,576,000
	.....
	2024
	
1.12		$
	1,576,000
	.....
	2025
	
1.13 	(b) The Minnesota STEM Partnership must use grant funds to increase academic 
1.14 	engagement and provide youth access to robotics, workshops, and other activities to inspire 
1.15 	youth who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to participate in science, technology, 
1.16 	engineering, and math activities and pursue careers in those fields. Grant funds may be used 
1.17 	to purchase equipment, including a mobile robotics classroom, improve infrastructure, and 
1.18 	train staff and volunteers.
1.19 	(c) Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year. This 
1.20 	appropriation is available until June 30, 2026.
1.21 	(d) The base in fiscal year 2026 is $0.