MN HF4660

Commissioner of education must designate $5,000,000 from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund to partner with nonprofit organizations serving communities of color and indigenous communities.

Nonprofit organizations must assist with distance learning and educational growth by working with parents and students to improve outcomes for students of color and indigenous students experiencing educational disparities.

Grant funds may be used for school supplies, food security, tutoring, advocacy services, interpreting services, education technology subsidies, safe physical learning spaces, and culturally appropriate mental health services.

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that work specifically with communities of color or indigenous communities and have an existing relationship with the Department of Education or school administrators.

Commissioner must report to legislative education committees by January 15, 2022, on selected nonprofit organizations and use of grant funds; up to 3 percent of funds may be used for administrative costs.