This bill amends existing legislation regarding innovative service-learning grants in Minnesota, specifically increasing the maximum award amount from $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, closing achievement gaps, and fostering a positive school climate. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for schools and partnerships, requiring collaboration between students and adults, and mandates that grant applications include plans for incorporating service-learning into the curriculum and aligning experiences with academic standards.

Additionally, the bill specifies that partnerships receiving grants must provide a 50% match in funds or in-kind contributions, unless waived for applicants serving a high number of low-income students. It also requires grantees to report on educational outcomes and community impacts, with the commissioner of education tasked with submitting a report to legislative committees every odd-numbered year. The bill includes an appropriation from the general fund to support these innovative service-learning grants, with provisions for any remaining funds to carry over into the next fiscal year. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.