MN HF151

Establishes a Success for All program administered by the commissioner of education to provide grants to neighborhood transformation entities serving designated geographic areas with comprehensive cradle-to-career support services aimed at breaking cycles of poverty.

Designates up to eight transformation zones and requires eligible entities (nonprofits, school districts, charter schools, postsecondary institutions, Indian tribes, or partnerships) to submit applications addressing 10 specific requirements including identification of partner agencies, governance structure, and data metrics.

Requires support services plans to address at minimum nine programming areas including infancy and early childhood, executive brain function, physical and mental health, 21st century skills development, and college and career readiness.

Establishes 11 specific outcome measures ranging from kindergarten readiness and academic proficiency to high school graduation, postsecondary attainment, community stability, and sense of safety in school and community.

Requires the commissioner of education to coordinate with other state agency commissioners to identify existing programs where preferences could be given to transformation entities or residents, and mandates biennial reports to legislature beginning November 1, 2016.