SF 975

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/16/2013 01:48pm

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; providing funding for the Teach for America
program; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin TEACH FOR AMERICA; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2015 are appropriated
from the general fund to the director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education for the
purpose of supporting Teach for America. The appropriation shall be used for:
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new text begin (1) expenses related to the recruitment, selection, and training of Teach for America
corps members;
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new text begin (2) ongoing professional development and support of Teach for America corps
members;
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new text begin (3) ongoing alumni support; and
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new text begin (4) regional management and operational support, development, and central services,
including finance, technology, and human services.
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new text begin The appropriations are expected to leverage an additional $2,121,230 in fiscal year
2014 and $3,428,730 in fiscal year 2015 in nonstate money.
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