HF 2400

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/20/2012 01:13pm

A bill for an act
relating to arts and cultural heritage; modifying the method for distributing funds
to regional arts councils; amending Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter
6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3.

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

Section 1.

Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision
3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Minnesota State Arts Board

22,167,000

23,314,000

These amounts are appropriated to the
Minnesota State Arts Board for arts, arts
education, and arts access. Grant agreements
entered into by the Minnesota State Arts
Board and other recipients of appropriations
in this subdivision shall ensure that
these funds are used to supplement and
not substitute for traditional sources of
funding. Appropriations made directly
to the Minnesota State Arts Board shall
supplement, and shall not substitute for,
traditional sources of funding. Each grant
program established within this appropriation
shall be separately administered from other
state appropriations for program planning
and outcome measurements, but may take
into consideration other state resources
awarded in the selection of applicants and
grant award size.

Arts and Arts Access Initiatives.
$17,003,000 the first year and $18,150,000
the second year are to support Minnesota
artists and arts organizations in creating,
producing, and presenting high-quality arts
activities; to overcome barriers to accessing
high-quality arts activities; and to instill the
arts into the community and public life in
this state.

A portion of these funds may be used to:

(1) pay attendance fees and travel costs
for youth to visit art museums, arts
performances, or other arts activities; or

(2) bring artists to schools, libraries, or other
community centers or organizations for
teaching, training, or performance purposes.

Arts Education. $3,276,000 the first year
and $3,276,000 the second year are for
high-quality, age-appropriate arts education
for Minnesotans of all ages to develop
knowledge, skills, and understanding of the
arts.

In collaboration with the Perpich Center
for Arts Education, a portion of this
appropriation may be used for grants to
school districts to provide materials or
resources to teachers, students, and parents
to promote achievement of K-12 academic
standards in the arts.

Arts and Cultural Heritage. $1,073,000
the first year and $1,073,000 the second year
are for events and activities that represent the
diverse cultural arts traditions, including folk
and traditional artists and art organizations,
represented in this state.

Administration, Fiscal Oversight, and
Accountability. $815,000 the first year
and $815,000 the second year are for
administration of grant programs, delivering
technical services, providing fiscal oversight
for the statewide system, and ensuring
accountability for these state resources.

Census. The Minnesota State Arts Board, in
partnership with regional arts councils, shall
maintain a census of Minnesota artists and
artistic organizations.

Thirty percent of the total appropriated to
each of the categories established in this
subdivision is for grants to the regional
arts councils. new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 129D.045, the Minnesota
State Arts Board must allocate the grants to
regional arts councils according to regional
population. new text end This percentage does not apply
to administrative costs.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2012, and applies to the
fiscal year 2013 appropriation.
new text end