Student mental health grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
This bill allocates state funding to support student mental health initiatives in Minnesota schools. It directs money from the general fund to the Department of Education for grants awarded to organizations that help students disconnect from electronic devices and social media, engage in physical activity, participate in collaborative experiences, and build in-person relationships. The legislation requires grant recipients to demonstrate that their programs improve mental health outcomes for students. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2029, and the bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cheryl Youakim
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Mary Clardy
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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