MN SF198

Authorizes school districts and charter schools operating flexible learning year programs to apply for grants from the Commissioner of Education.

Establishes grant amounts of up to $50,000 per school site, with districts eligible to apply for multiple sites.

Allows the Commissioner to reduce grant amounts or establish application priorities if the appropriation is insufficient.

Appropriates $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2012 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Education for these grants.

Specifies that flexible learning year alternatives include 45-15 plans, four-quarter plans, quinmester plans, extended learning year plans, flexible all-year plans, and four-day week plans.