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MN HF3405
Bill
Status
3/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tama Theis
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of education for fiscal year 2017 for a grant to the Sanneh Foundation.
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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.
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Services target low-income students and students of color with goals to decrease absenteeism, encourage school engagement, and improve grades and graduation rates.
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Funds may be used to hire and train staff in youth mentorship, behavior support, and academic tutoring in both group and individual settings.
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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