The bill proposes an appropriation from the general fund to the Commissioner of Education for the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) Center, aimed at enhancing educational outcomes in Minnesota. It outlines that the BARR Center will receive grants to implement a research-validated program in schools, which includes coaching support, professional development, and resources over a three-year period. The program is designed to improve student social and emotional skills, increase academic achievement for students of color and those in poverty, enhance teacher satisfaction, and boost high school graduation rates.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the BARR Center must select at least 40 schools that are geographically diverse and serve high concentrations of underrepresented students. It allows for up to three percent of the appropriation to be used for grant administration and establishes that the appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 will remain available until June 30, 2028, and June 30, 2029, respectively.