Robotics programs grants authorization and appropriation

This bill establishes a grant program to fund high school robotics teams in Minnesota. It authorizes the commissioner of education to award competitive grants to public school districts and charter schools for robotics program costs, including operational expenses, coach stipends, and competition-related travel and materials. Schools receiving grants must report on how the programs enhance students' college and career readiness, and the commissioner must submit an annual report to the legislature listing recipients and their planned activities. The bill appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these grants.