The bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for the ActivEd Walkabouts program, which aims to enhance academic performance and social-emotional learning for prekindergarten through grade 5 students. This program utilizes a kinesthetic learning platform that integrates physical activity with core subjects such as math, English, language arts, and literacy standards.
The grant will be provided to regional centers of excellence, which are responsible for offering the ActivEd Walkabouts program at no cost to participating schools. Schools interested in the program must apply through the regional centers, which will prioritize schools identified for support under the state accountability system and ensure equitable geographic distribution. Additionally, the bill establishes that the base funding for fiscal year 2028 and beyond will be set at $0.