Kids In Need Foundation appropriation

This bill appropriates $3 million from the general fund to the Kids In Need Foundation for a one-time grant. It directly supports Minnesota public schools where at least half the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a focus on low-income students and students of color. The funds will finance specific programs including educational supplies for rural and Indigenous school equity initiatives, expanded access to teacher resource centers, enhanced volunteer spaces, and additional supply distributions to schools. The grant aims to reduce student absenteeism, boost school engagement, improve academic performance, and increase graduation rates in these targeted schools.