Mindful Foundations pilot program for students in kindergarten through grade 1 established, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a pilot program in Minnesota to test a specific curriculum called Mindful Foundations for students in prekindergarten through first grade. The legislation appropriates $1.2 million to fund the program, which focuses on trauma-informed classroom management and behavioral guidance. Selected schools will use the funds to implement the curriculum, hire specialists to monitor progress, and provide training for staff and families. By the end of the pilot year, the program must submit a detailed report to lawmakers evaluating its success and suggesting whether to expand it statewide.