Accessible school playgrounds grants appropriation

This bill allocates $315,000 from the natural resources fund to help school districts in Minnesota create or improve accessible playgrounds. The money is designated for three specific districts to build or upgrade playgrounds at Deerwood, Somerset, and Hilltop Elementary Schools, with funds restricted to replacing equipment, creating accessible routes, or installing specialized ground surfaces. To ensure safety and usability, each project must be reviewed by a certified inspector or accessibility specialist before construction or after completion, and the recipients must submit a final report detailing their spending and recommendations for future projects.