Minnesota § 84.976 - NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE; GRANT PROGRAM
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 84.976 — NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE; GRANT PROGRAM, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84.976. NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE; GRANT PROGRAM
Subdivision 1.Establishment.
The commissioner of natural resources must establish and administer a program to provide grants for outdoor environmental, ecological, and other natural-resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth.
Subd. 2.Eligibility.
The commissioner may award grants under this section to public entities or private nonprofit organizations.
Subd. 3.Priorities.
In awarding grants under this section, the commissioner must give priority to programs that:
(1) provide students with opportunities to directly experience and understand nature and the natural world;
(2) use a research-based, effective environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural-resource-based educational curriculum;
(3) maximize the number of participants that can be served;
(4) serve children with limited opportunities to participate in natural-resource-based outdoor activities;
(5) use public park and other natural resource venues and personnel as a resource; and
(6) commit matching funds or in-kind resources.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 84.976
What does Minnesota Statutes § 84.976 cover?
Section 84.976 ("NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE; GRANT PROGRAM") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 84.976?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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