SF 4939

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/10/2026 09:01 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to education finance; appropriating money for student mental health grants.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sum indicated in this section is
appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of education in the fiscal year
designated.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Student mental health grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to organizations working to
improve student mental health:
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new text begin $ new text end

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new text begin 2027 new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must award grants to organizations that provide elementary or
secondary school students with opportunities to disconnect from electronic devices and
social media, be physically active, engage in collaborative experiences, and develop in-person
relationships with other students. A grant applicant must demonstrate that its program
improves mental health outcomes for students.
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new text begin (c) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026.
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