as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/14/2019 04:02pm
A bill for an act
relating to education finance; appropriating money for the Starbase Minnesota
program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education in the fiscal years
designated.
(a) For a grant to Starbase Minnesota for the operations
and infrastructure for expanded, innovative, and academically rigorous science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) programs that increase academic achievement of students
in grades 4 to 6, and the ability of schools to provide evidenced-based, integrated STEM
education with real-world applications aligned to state standards in a hands-on and immersive,
technology-rich environment. Programs are free to Minnesota schools:
$ |
500,000 |
..... |
2020 |
|
$ |
500,000 |
..... |
2021 |
(b) Any balance remaining in the first year does not cancel and is available in the second
year.