Grant funding provided to a nonprofit to develop a global competency skills pilot program, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 1818 appropriates $3 million from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for a nonprofit to develop a statewide pilot program teaching students global competency skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making. The nonprofit must provide programming at multiple schools across Minnesota, use grant funds for teacher training and curriculum, and secure a 25% nonstate funding match. The program requires annual reports by the recipient to education committees starting June 2026, detailing participant demographics and program effectiveness through 2029. This bill directly affects Minnesota public school students participating in the pilot and the nonprofit administering the program. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2028.