MN SF2264

Creates a pilot grant program administered by the commissioner of education to support underrepresented and disadvantaged girls in exploring and pursuing STEM careers, effective July 1, 2017.

Awards two grants: one to an eligible organization in Ramsey County and one to an eligible organization in one or more greater Minnesota counties, with funds supporting awareness, skill development, and financial assistance for child care, transportation, and housing.

Targets females through age 17 who are American Indian, Asian, Black, or Hispanic; disabled; or living in low-income households (below 200 percent of federal poverty guideline for a family of four).

Requires grant recipients to develop replicable model programs in their respective regions that can be adopted by other Twin Cities metropolitan area counties and other greater Minnesota counties.

Mandates a report to legislative committees by January 15, 2020 detailing program design, activities, expenditures, and outcomes disaggregated by race, income, disability status, English learner status, homelessness, and foster care status.