Community schoolyards grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill establishes a new grant program in Minnesota to help schools create outdoor park-like spaces called community schoolyards that can be used by both students and the public. The program provides funding for two stages: up to $150,000 for planning and design work, and up to $850,000 for construction and improvements. To qualify, schools or local governments must partner with community organizations and agree to keep these spaces open for public use outside of school hours. The bill also requires the state education commissioner to review applications and submit a report on the program's progress.