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MN SF3896

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Liz Boldon

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $450,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education in fiscal year 2025 for a grant to the Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota.
  • Grant funds support free evidence-based literacy interventions for students reading below grade level in public schools where a majority of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
  • Grant funds must be used for tutor training and compensation, curricular materials, program delivery, and program administration.
  • Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota must submit detailed annual reports by January 15 (until 2026) to legislative committees overseeing K-12 and higher education describing fund usage and student literacy proficiency progress.
  • Appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, and the bill becomes effective July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Literacy interventions grant appropriation

Last Action

Author added Pha

4/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Education Finance2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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