Commissioner of administration funding provided to develop cultural studies materials for underrepresented groups, and money appropriated.

HF 1947 appropriates state funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund to develop cultural studies materials for underrepresented groups in Minnesota, specifically targeting communities like Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Oromo cultures, as well as oral-based cultures without formal writing systems. The commissioner of administration will distribute these funds through competitive grants to create high-quality educational materials for schools. Recipients must collaborate with school districts planning to use the materials, and funding is allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This bill directly affects schools, cultural organizations, and the commissioner's office by providing resources to address gaps in existing curricula.