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HF 1610

Kids in Need Foundation funding provided for a school supply distribution and educator resource center, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Fischer

HF 1610 would authorize state funding to Kids in Need Foundation to run a school-supply distribution program and an educator resource center for Minnesota students and teachers.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1610

HF 1610 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill number: HF 1610
  • Title: Kids in Need Foundation funding provided for a school supply distribution and educator resource center, and money appropriated
  • Subject: Children and Minors
  • Classification: Bill
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Companion: SF 1414

Purpose and Intent

HF 1610 aims to provide state funding to the Kids in Need Foundation for two primary purposes:
1) to support a school supply distribution program, and
2) to establish or operate an educator resource center.
The bill also authorizes an appropriation of funds to support these activities.

Key Provisions

  • Direct funding to the Kids in Need Foundation.
  • Establishment or support of a school supply distribution initiative designed to aid students in need.
  • Creation or operation of an educator resource center to assist teachers and school staff.
  • The bill does not specify dollar amounts in the introduced text available for review; appropriations would be determined through the legislative process.

Fiscal Information

  • Amounts: Not specified in the introductory text provided.
  • Mechanism: The bill would authorize or appropriate money to the Kids in Need Foundation for the stated programs.
  • Fiscal notes or budget impact would typically be developed during committee reviews or as the bill progresses.

Affected Parties

  • Kids in Need Foundation (recipient of funding)
  • Minnesota students who benefit from school supply distribution
  • Educators and school staff who would use the educator resource center
  • Potentially participating school districts and communities served by the foundation’s programs

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced and assigned to first reading on February 26, 2025.
  • Referred to the committee: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy.
  • Companion legislation exists: SF 1414.

Related Legislation

  • SF 1414 (companion bill)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Positive outcomes could include improved access to school supplies for students in need and enhanced professional support for educators via the resource center.
  • Administrative considerations may include reporting, oversight, and accountability for how funds are used by the Kids in Need Foundation.
  • The lack of specified funding amounts means the exact scale and reach of the program will depend on future amendments and budget decisions.

Next Steps for Stakeholders

  • Monitor committee hearings in the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committee for HF 1610.
  • Review any fiscal notes and potential amendments establishing funding levels, program scope, reporting requirements, and timelines.
  • Compare with SF 1414 to understand companion bill provisions and potential alignment or differences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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