Community schoolyards grant program establishment and appropriation

Summary

The bill establishes the Minnesota Community Schoolyards Grant Program, offering up to $150,000 for planning and design and up to $850,000 for construction of outdoor, park‑like spaces at elementary and secondary schools. Eligible applicants – local governments, school districts and American Indian schools – must sign a community‑use agreement with a partner and document matching funds and a partnership with an outdoor‑learning organization. The program seeks to improve health, hands‑on learning, and community access to school grounds.

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