Computer science grants establishment and appropriation

SF 3378 establishes grant programs to expand computer science education in Minnesota schools. It provides competitive grants to school districts and charter schools (especially those without existing computer science programs) to develop detailed K-12 curriculum plans, implement computer science instruction, and support teacher training. The bill also requires teacher license renewal to include professional development in foundational computer science concepts and funds new teacher preparation programs for computer science licensure. Appropriations totaling $15 million over two years are allocated for these initiatives, with specific grant priorities for schools ensuring K-8 computer science access and serving smaller schools.