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MN HF3405

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tama Theis

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of education for fiscal year 2017 for a grant to the Sanneh Foundation.

  • Funds support all-day, in-school, and after-school academic and behavioral interventions for low-performing and chronically absent students throughout the school year and summer.

  • Services target low-income students and students of color with goals to decrease absenteeism, encourage school engagement, and improve grades and graduation rates.

  • Funds may be used to hire and train staff in youth mentorship, behavior support, and academic tutoring in both group and individual settings.

  • Funds may support efforts to promote pathways for teachers of color.

Legislative Description

Year-round mentoring and tutoring services targeting low-performing and chronically absent students with a focus on low income students and students of color grant provided, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Knoblach.

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Education Finance3/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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