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This bill provides a specific appropriation of $1.5 million in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Hennepin County Community Action Partners to address youth truancy, with a particular focus on African American children aged 8 to 18. The grant is designed to create culturally supportive interventions to help reduce truancy by addressing underlying challenges faced by youth. Specifically, the grant funds can be used for activities such as establishing mentoring relationships, reconnecting children with their families or relatives, helping youth find meaningful work opportunities, and providing life skills training that includes trauma-informed practices and de-escalation skills. The appropriation is considered a one-time funding allocation, with any unused funds from fiscal year 2026 remaining available in fiscal year 2027. The bill aims to provide targeted support to help reduce truancy and provide constructive support for at-risk youth in Hennepin County.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2440&ssn=0&y=2025