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This bill establishes a veteran mentorship program specifically designed to support Black youth in Minnesota by providing a $5,000,000 grant to an organization to develop and operate the initiative. The funding will be allocated from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2026, with specific budget breakdowns: $1,000,000 for youth engagement activities, $1,500,000 for veteran mentors' salaries, $2,000,000 for community outreach and education, and $500,000 for program administration. The primary goals of the program are to prevent youth violence, employ veterans as mentors, and help Black youth explore career opportunities in the armed forces. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation, indicating it is a special, non-recurring expenditure aimed at creating a targeted mentorship and career exploration program for Black youth in Minnesota.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1511&ssn=0&y=2025