SF 3125

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/24/2016 09:11am

A bill for an act
relating to education; providing a grant for year-round mentoring and tutoring
services targeting low-performing and chronically absent students with a focus
on low-income students and students of color to close achievement gaps in these
groups; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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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 sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of education for the fiscal year
designated.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Sanneh Foundation. new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Sanneh Foundation:
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new text begin $ new text end

new text begin ....... new text end

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new text begin 2017 new text end

new text begin Funds appropriated in this section are to provide all-day, in-school, and after-school
academic and behavioral interventions for low-performing and chronically absent students
with a focus on low-income students and students of color throughout the school year and
during the summer to decrease absenteeism, encourage school engagement, and improve
grades and graduation rates. Funds appropriated in this section may be used to hire and
train staff in areas of youth mentorship, behavior support, and academic tutoring in group
and individual settings and to promote pathways for teachers of color.
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