S.F. No. 1523 Summary

• Appropriates funds from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for grants to the parent-child home program in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (specific dollar amounts not yet filled in).

• Grant funds must support an evidence-based, research-validated early childhood literacy and school readiness program for children ages 16 months to four years.

• Program must operate at its existing suburban location and expand to include both urban and rural program locations during fiscal years 2018 and 2019.

• Establishes a base appropriation amount for the program beginning in fiscal year 2020 and beyond (specific dollar amount not yet filled in).