MN HF2488

Creates "High School Pathways to Employment" program providing seamless linkage between high school and postsecondary education for underserved and diverse student populations, targeting students who meet graduation incentives program criteria in grades 9-12 and recent graduates.

Establishes P-TECH schools as public-private partnerships between school districts, accredited institutions, private sector employers, and service providers offering six-year programs culminating in high school diploma and two-year degree focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.

P-TECH schools must provide five core benefits: rigorous six-year education program, workplace learning including mentoring and internships, intensive academic support, opportunity to earn associate's degree, and job placement commitment from business partners upon completion.

Requires commissioner of education to designate one P-TECH school in each of Minnesota's congressional districts and mandates annual reporting by February 15 on participant numbers, courses, partnerships, and graduate placement rates.

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts to Department of Education for fiscal years 2020-2021 for 21st century workforce grants, P-TECH supplementary services, and pathways state grant supplements paid to postsecondary institutions for eligible student support services.