This bill amends existing legislation regarding innovative service-learning grants in Minnesota, specifically increasing the award amounts and establishing new funding appropriations. The bill raises the maximum grant amount from $50,000 to $75,000 for eligible service-learning partnerships, which must include at least two enrolled students and two school employees, along with a community-based organization or agency. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for partnerships to provide a 50 percent match in funds or in-kind contributions, with potential waivers for applicants serving a high number of students from low-income families. The bill also emphasizes the importance of aligning service-learning experiences with state or local academic standards and fostering civic engagement among students.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the reporting requirements for grantees, mandating them to report on educational outcomes and community impacts of their service-learning initiatives. The commissioner of education is tasked with distributing the grants equitably across congressional districts and must submit a report on the outcomes to legislative committees every odd-numbered year. The new provisions, including the increased grant amounts and appropriations for innovative service-learning grants, are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.