MN HF268

Appropriates $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2019 from the general fund to the commissioner of education 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, with focus on low-income students and students of color

Grant funds may be used to hire and train staff in youth mentorship, behavior support, and academic tutoring in group and individual settings

Grant funds may support promoting pathways for teachers of color

Appropriation is available until June 30, 2019