Grant funding provided to a nonprofit to develop a global competency skills pilot program, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Athena Hollins

HF 1818 would fund a nonprofit to design and pilot global competency skills for K-12 students, with a required legislative report and ongoing oversight of the program.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance

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HF 1818 — Summary

Bill at a Glance

Bill Number: HF 1818

Title/Purpose (as introduced): Grant funding provided to a nonprofit to develop a global competency skills pilot program, with a required report and an appropriation of funds.

Subject: Education-K-12

Status: Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance

Introduced: March 3, 2025

Related (companion): SF 1608 (Senate)

Purpose and Intent

HF 1818 generally aims to advance K-12 education by supporting a nonprofit in designing and piloting a program to develop global competency skills in students. The bill would authorize state grant funding to a nonprofit for this purpose, accompanied by a reporting requirement to the Legislature.

Key Provisions (as described)

Grant Funding to a Nonprofit: The bill would provide state funds to a nonprofit organization to develop a global competency skills pilot program for K-12 education.

Pilot Program: The emphasis is on creating and implementing a pilot to cultivate global competency skills, though specific program content and scope are not detailed in the available summary.

Reporting Requirement: The nonprofit (and/or the program) would be required to submit a report to the Legislature. The summary does not specify timing or report content beyond the obligation to report.

Appropriations: The bill contemplates an appropriation of money to fund the pilot. The exact numerical amount and funding mechanism are not provided in the available information.

Funding and Fiscal Considerations

Funding Source: State appropriations to support the nonprofit-led pilot.

Amount and Duration: Not specified in the provided overview. Details would be in the bill text or fiscal note if/when released.

Implementation and Administration

Administrative Pathway: The bill moves through the Education Finance committee upon introduction, indicating the program would be administered under priorities within K-12 education funding and program development. The nonprofit recipient would be responsible for implementing the pilot and delivering the required report.

Reporting and Evaluation

Report to Legislature: A formal reporting requirement is included. The contents, timeline, and evaluation criteria would be defined in the enacted bill or accompanying fiscal notes.

Affected Parties

Primary Beneficiaries: K-12 students who participate in the global competency skills pilot program.

Grantee: A qualified nonprofit organization selected to develop and implement the pilot.

Public: Minnesota taxpayers, as funders of the appropriation, and the Legislature, which will receive the program report.

Procedural Timeline and Next Steps

Current Status: Introduced and referred to Education Finance (as of March 3, 2025).

Next Steps: Monitor HF 1818 for amendments, the full bill text, and any fiscal notes; review the Senate companion SF 1608 for alignment and potential passage. Public and stakeholder input may be sought during committee hearings.

Notes

The summary above reflects the information provided. Specific details such as funding amounts, duration of the pilot, eligibility criteria for the nonprofit, and precise reporting content are not included in the available material and would require the full bill text and fiscal analysis.