This bill amends existing legislation regarding innovative service-learning grants in Minnesota, specifically increasing the award amounts from a maximum of $50,000 to $75,000. It establishes a technical assistance and grant program aimed at enhancing service-learning opportunities for students in grades K-12, with the goals of increasing student engagement, academic achievement, and fostering a positive school climate. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for schools and partnerships, requiring collaboration between students and adults to identify community needs and develop grant applications.

Additionally, the bill mandates that partnerships receiving grants must include a minimum number of students and school employees, and it emphasizes the importance of aligning service-learning experiences with state or local academic standards. The commissioner of education is tasked with awarding these grants equitably across congressional districts and may require partnerships to provide a 50% match in funding unless waived for applicants serving a high number of low-income students. The bill also includes provisions for reporting on educational outcomes and community impacts, with a requirement for the commissioner to submit a report to legislative committees every odd-numbered year. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.