Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji; career and technical education demonstration pilot grant authorized, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes a $500,000 one-time grant to Independent School District No. 31 in Bemidji to modernize its machine shop as part of career and technical education programs. The funds can be used to purchase new equipment, repair existing equipment, and cover related costs such as training and installation. The school district must submit a report by February 1, 2028, detailing student participation, demographic information, career readiness outcomes, industry partnerships, and recommendations for improving career and technical education statewide. The appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, and is drawn from the state's general fund.