This bill proposes an appropriation of funds for a grant to Independent School District No. 742 in St. Cloud, specifically aimed at supporting preschool programs. The bill outlines that the Department of Education will receive the allocated sums from the general fund for the designated fiscal years. It establishes a grant for the Preschool 4 Success program, which is operated in collaboration with the Rotary Club of St. Cloud.
Additionally, the bill specifies that up to three percent of the appropriation can be used for grant administration, despite existing regulations in Minnesota Statutes. It is noted that this is a one-time appropriation, with funds for fiscal year 2026 available until June 30, 2027, and those for fiscal year 2027 available until June 30, 2028.