Minnesota Legislature
SF 1437
as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/06/2015 08:53am
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to education; appropriating money for research and teacher professional
development.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. new text begin WILDERNESS INQUIRY; APPROPRIATION.
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The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
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new text begin Wilderness inquiry. new text end
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For a grant to wilderness inquiry:
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250,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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100,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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Of this amount, $150,000 in fiscal year 2016 is for a continuation of research
establishing the socioemotional benefits of outdoor engagement leading to improved
academic outcomes.
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Of this amount, $100,000 each year is to facilitate Minnesota teachers' participation
in professional development focused on place-based education that furthers the research.
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