Bill > HF994

This bill provides funding for the ParentChild+ program, an early childhood literacy and school readiness initiative targeting children ages 16 months to four years. The bill appropriates $1,800,000 from the general fund to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with the same base funding level of $1,800,000 continuing for fiscal year 2028 and beyond. The grant will support the implementation of the evidence-based program in existing locations, which include Cass County, Hennepin County, Rice County, and the cities of Rochester and St. Cloud, as well as potential new rural, suburban, or urban sites. The funding aims to help improve early childhood literacy and prepare young children for future educational success by supporting a research-validated program that works with families and children during critical developmental years.

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