HF 2583

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/24/2014 03:24pm

A bill for an act
relating to education; creating a 21st century skills development pilot project;
appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin 21ST CENTURY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROJECT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Pilot project. new text end

new text begin A 21st century skills development pilot project is
established to assist youth in developing skills such as critical thinking, innovation,
problem solving, collaboration, and socialization. Entities which receive funding shall
be after-school and summer providers that use project-based learning, internships or
apprenticeships, service learning, community engagement, or other approaches to foster
such skills. Interested providers may apply to the commissioner of education in a manner
and form of the commissioner's choosing. In awarding grants, the commissioner shall give
extra consideration to community-based partnerships of after-school providers, especially
those that partner with other types of entities.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin $....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2015 from the general
fund to the commissioner of education for grants under subdivision 1.
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