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MN HF4054
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bidal Duran
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AI Summary
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$500,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, for a pilot grant to modernize the district's machine shop for career and technical education programming
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Funds may be used for new equipment purchases, updating and repairing existing equipment, travel, training, installation costs, and contracted services
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District must submit a report to legislative education committee leadership by February 1, 2028, covering student participation rates, demographics, career readiness skills developed, and higher education/industry partnerships
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Report must include recommendations for state actions to improve career and technical education programming statewide
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One-time appropriation available until June 30, 2028
Legislative Description
Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji; career and technical education demonstration pilot grant authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
3/9/2026