The bill appropriates a total of $6,000,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This funding is designated for grants to the 12 regional library systems in Minnesota, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities related to the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage. The allocation of funds will follow specific formulas outlined in Minnesota Statutes, ensuring that 25 percent of the funds are distributed proportionately based on the number of qualifying system entities, which include public libraries and outreach service programs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriated funds may be utilized to sponsor programs offered by regional libraries or to provide grants for local arts and cultural heritage initiatives in collaboration with these libraries. The distribution of funds will occur in ten equal payments throughout the year, and any appropriations that are encumbered by June 30, 2025, will remain available until June 30, 2027, despite the usual restrictions outlined in Minnesota Statutes.