HF 3965

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/02/2020 01:53pm

A bill for an act
relating to education finance; creating a regional Grow Your Own teachers grant
program; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; REGIONAL GROW YOUR OWN TEACHERS
GRANT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sum indicated in this section is
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education in the fiscal year
designated.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Regional Grow Your Own teachers grant. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to Sourcewell in
Staples for the purposes described in this subdivision:
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new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin ..... new text end

new text begin 2021 new text end

new text begin (b) The grant under this section may be used for the following purposes:
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new text begin (1) creating a coordinated and sustainable regional model structured to identify, recruit,
and support potential teachers, including teachers of color and American Indian teachers,
and to identify and address barriers to entering the teaching profession or completing a
teaching degree;
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new text begin (2) providing opportunities for high school students to explore careers in education,
especially in high-need areas, while also gaining transferable college credits;
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new text begin (3) increasing the capacity of local colleges and universities to develop and sustain
programs that prepare future educators; and
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new text begin (4) elevating the teaching profession and recruiting potential candidates to high-need
areas within the region.
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new text begin (c) The appropriation under this section does not cancel and is available until June 30,
2023.
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