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This bill appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of education for a youth water safety grant program in fiscal year 2026. The grants will be allocated to eligible applicants, which include nonprofit organizations and city and county parks and recreation programs that offer swimming lessons. Importantly, these applicants are not required to partner with other entities. The primary purpose of the grant money is to provide scholarships to low-income and at-risk children for swimming lessons. Additionally, up to 15 percent of the grant funds can be used to hire or train water safety instructors and lifeguards in nationally recognized water safety practices and instruction. This bill aims to increase water safety education and swimming skills among youth, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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