1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education finance; appropriating money for a teacher preparation 
1.3 	program leading to a license to teach the blind or visually impaired.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$250,000 in fiscal year 2019 is appropriated from the general fund to the University of 
1.7 	Minnesota to explore, develop, and establish a teacher preparation program leading to 
1.8 	licensure as a teacher of the blind or visually impaired consistent with Minnesota Rules, 
1.9 	part 8710.5100. The base for fiscal years 2020 to 2023 is $250,000.