HF 2352

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to education; giving high school science teachers adequate time for
planning and laboratory preparation, setup, and cleanup; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; GRANTS TO GIVE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
TEACHERS ADDITIONAL LABORATORY TIME.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2008 and $....... in fiscal year 2009 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of education for awarding grants to school districts
on a first-come, first-served basis to give high school science teachers adequate time
for planning and laboratory preparation, setup, and cleanup during the school day. The
commissioner must establish an application process that is accessible to all interested
school districts and charter schools, requires specific information about the applicant's
need for and use of the grant, and ensures fiscal accountability.
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