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SF 4358

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/30/2022 09:46am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to education finance; authorizing a grant for Wilderness Inquiry for credit
recovery programs; appropriating money; requiring a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; CREDIT RECOVERY.
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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 Wilderness Inquiry. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to Wilderness Inquiry for credit recovery
programs, capital expenses, and a fellowship program:
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new text begin $
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new text begin 494,000
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new text begin .....
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new text begin 2023
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new text begin (b) Of this amount, up to $290,000 is for credit recovery activities.
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new text begin (c) Of this amount, up to $15,000 is for accessibility equipment for youth with disabilities.
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new text begin (d) Of this amount, up to $145,000 is for transportation needs.
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new text begin (e) Of this amount, up to $44,000 is for a fellowship program.
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new text begin (f) Wilderness Inquiry must form at least four partnerships with school district or charter
school programs to deliver services in partnership with the schools that will enhance credit
recovery programs. Two of the districts must be outside of the 11-county metropolitan area.
Each partnership agreement must provide a plan for integrating Wilderness Inquiry
programming into credit recovery activities within the district.
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new text begin (g) This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025.
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new text begin (h) The grant recipient must submit a report describing the programs offered using grant
funds and the effectiveness or program outcomes. The report must be submitted to the
commissioner of education and to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education.
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