HF 1814

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; providing funding for
programs for underserved students; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AT
MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin In each year of the
biennium, $6,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to
the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities for programs designed to promote kindergarten
through grade 12 success and graduation, and to promote
participation in postsecondary education, of low-income
students, students of color, and students whose parents have no
postsecondary education. The appropriations are to be allocated
as provided in subdivisions 2 to 4.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin College awareness and motivation. new text end

new text begin In each year
of the biennium, $1,000,000 is for programs aimed at developing
college awareness and motivation for a college education in
children enrolled in grades kindergarten through grade 8. Using
a competitive grant process, the office of the chancellor may
award grants of up to $50,000 each to colleges and universities
for partnership projects in cooperation with local schools and
school districts. Activities to be funded include tutoring and
mentoring for school children, curriculum development and
consultation with teachers to better serve the target student
populations, and programs to engage parents in the development
of college awareness and motivation in their children. To the
extent possible, college and university students from the same
backgrounds as the target populations must be involved in
providing tutoring and mentoring for the kindergarten through
grade 8 students.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Junior and senior high school students. new text end

new text begin In each
year of the biennium, $3,000,000 is for programs to develop the
academic preparation and college motivation of children in
junior and senior high schools, and to facilitate their
graduation from high school and enrollment in colleges and
universities. Using a competitive grant process, the office of
the chancellor may award grants of up to $100,000 each to
colleges and universities for partnership projects in
cooperation with local schools and school districts. Program
activities must include academic enrichment, development of
academic study skills, tutoring and mentoring, career
exploration, and college awareness. Programs must include a
parent involvement component. During the last year in high
school, programs must provide preparation for college
examinations, assistance with filling out college applications,
and assistance with filling out financial aid forms.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin College transition. new text end

new text begin In each year of the
biennium, $2,000,000 is for programs to help students
successfully make the transition from high school to college and
to be successful during the first year of college. Competitive
grant awards of up to $100,000 each may be made to colleges and
universities. Project activities to be funded must include
summer bridge programs to prepare students for the college
environment and the rigors of college study, first-year
experience programs, learning communities, intrusive or active
advising, and supplemental instruction programs.
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