Subdivision 1. Acceptance. The commissioner may accept and administer federal funds when such funds become available that further public education and are consistent with state policy and the mission of the department. Acceptance of the money is subject to Department of Management and Budget policy and procedure regarding federal funds.
Subd. 2. State plans. If the granting federal agency requires a state plan addressing policy for expenditure, the commissioner shall adopt a state plan in conformity with state and federal regulations and guidelines prior to commissioner acceptance.
Subd. 3. Depository. The commissioner of management and budget is the custodian of all money received from the United States on account of the acceptance and shall disburse the money on requisitioning of the commissioner through the state payment system for purposes consistent with the respective acts of Congress and federal grant.
History:1993 c 224 art 11 s 1; 1998 c 397 art 4 s 51; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 50; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109