Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools ISTRIPES) program student mentoring program establishment and appropriation

This bill establishes a $1.2 million grant for the STRIPES program to fund a student mentoring initiative in Minnesota schools. The funds are designated for five specific purposes: organizing weekly mentoring meetings, supporting operations in five existing schools, expanding the program to new schools, creating a university partnership to train future teachers from diverse backgrounds, and helping teachers build culturally responsive classrooms. Grant recipients must submit a detailed report by January 15, 2028, to the Department of Education and legislative committees, outlining how the money was used, the number of students and mentors involved, and the results of the program.