Regional library systems appropriation and prior appropriations modifications

This bill appropriates $3 million annually (fiscal years 2026-2027) from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for grants to the state's 12 regional library systems. The funds must support educational programs in Minnesota arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage, with 25% distributed proportionally to all qualifying library entities (including public libraries and counties). A separate $250,000 is allocated for water safety grants to nonprofit organizations and local parks programs providing swimming lessons to low-income youth. The bill modifies prior appropriations to extend funding availability through 2029 and specifies distribution formulas under Minnesota Statutes §134.355.