MN SF504

Appropriates $250,000 in FY2026 and $250,000 in FY2027 to a nonprofit organization to expand digital technology skills opportunities for high school students, including fellowships, hands-on learning, and replicable curriculum development

Appropriates $250,000 in FY2026 and $250,000 in FY2027 to a separate nonprofit for digital learning and homework support, including social-emotional learning, adult mentoring, and career exploration through internships

Programming for both grants may be offered after school hours, on weekends, and during summer

Grant recipients must submit applications consistent with evidence-based grant requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 127A.20, along with preliminary reports due January 15, 2026, and final reports

Base funding for both grants drops to $0 in fiscal year 2028, making this a two-year appropriation totaling $1 million