MN SF2419

Appropriates $1,132,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 to the commissioner of education for a grant to the Northside Achievement Zone.

Establishes base appropriation of $1,132,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.

Designates funds for reducing multigenerational poverty and the educational achievement gap through increased family enrollment and programming consistent with federal Promise Neighborhood program requirements.

Requires the Northside Achievement Zone to submit reports to relevant legislative committees within three months after each legislative biennium summarizing activities, performance measures, and program outcomes.

Effective date is July 1, 2014.