The bill proposes appropriations for P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) implementation grants, allocating funds from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for specified fiscal years. It establishes a framework for these grants, including a specific allocation of $500,000 each year for a public-private partnership involving Independent School District No. 535 in Rochester. Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Education to retain a portion of the funds for administrative costs and ensures that any unspent balance from fiscal year 2026 can be carried over to fiscal year 2027.
Furthermore, the bill sets a base funding amount of $2,625,000 for fiscal year 2028 and beyond, with a minimum of $500,000 designated annually for the support grant to the same public-private partnership in Rochester. This legislative action aims to enhance educational finance and support innovative partnerships in the state's education system.