SF 4386

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/17/2020 12:32pm

A bill for an act
relating to education finance; creating a grant program to support activities to close
the literacy gap in Minnesota's public schools; requiring a report; appropriating
money.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Commissioner 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 years
designated.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Closing the literacy gap. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to the Literacy Matters Foundation
for activities designed to close the literacy gap through teacher support and improving
reading proficiency for students of color:
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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 Literacy Matters Foundation must use the funds appropriated in this section to
support classroom teachers in public schools where students are performing below the
statewide average reading achievement levels. Funds must be used for programs providing
individualized learning experiences for students using multisensory technology in building
memory of foundational reading, writing, and spelling skills. The foundation must also
provide geographic diversity when choosing schools for its programming.
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new text begin (c) To the extent practicable, the Literacy Matters Foundation's grant-funded activities
must be focused on programs for underserved students and students of color and American
Indian students in kindergarten through third grade.
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new text begin (d) By January 15 of each year, the Literacy Matters Foundation must prepare and submit
a report to the education committees of the legislature describing the programs offered,
program outcomes, and the students served.
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new text begin (e) This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023.
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