Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for educational programming related to the history and cultural contributions of African heritage communities in Minnesota. This funding supports the recognition and celebration of Minnesota African Diaspora Black History Month.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes allocating $50,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund specifically for the fiscal year 2026.
• Recipient of Funds: The funds will be directed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center.
• Use of Funds: The money will be used for grants to the Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund. These grants will support programming and educational outreach activities.
• Focus Areas: Programming will specifically target educational efforts aimed at teaching youth and the general public about the significant historical and cultural contributions of African heritage communities in Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill introduces a new appropriation that specifically funds educational and cultural initiatives recognizing the contributions of the African diaspora in Minnesota. This gives targeted support to programs and educational outreach that might not have had dedicated state funding previously.

Relevant Terms

• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Minnesota Humanities Center
• Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund
• African Diaspora
• Black History Month
• Educational outreach
• African heritage communities