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MN HF3796
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Loon
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AI Summary
- Commissioner of education may award school safety facility grants to school districts for predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping school facilities, including renovations and expansions.
- At least half of grants must be awarded to school districts with administrative offices located outside the seven-county metropolitan area.
- Maximum grant amount per qualifying school building is unspecified in the bill text (amount to be filled in).
- Commissioner of education must consult with the Minnesota School Safety Center before awarding grants and must prioritize applications.
- State bonds up to an unspecified amount shall be sold and issued to provide funding from the bond proceeds fund, with grants available only after sufficient resources are committed and 100 percent of construction bids are received.
Legislative Description
School safety facility grants authorized for school districts to enhance safety for students and staff, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Pugh.
4/9/2018
Committee Referrals
Education Finance3/14/2018
Full Bill Text
No bill text available