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This bill appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to the state's commissioner of education for a youth water safety grant program in fiscal year 2026. The grant program is designed to support nonprofit organizations and city and county parks and recreation programs that provide swimming lessons to youth. Eligible applicants can apply for grants without being required to partner with other entities. The primary focus of the grant money is to provide scholarships for low-income and at-risk children to attend swimming lessons. Additionally, up to 15 percent of the grant funds can be used to hire water safety instructors or lifeguards, or to train these professionals in nationally recognized water safety practices and instruction techniques. By targeting youth swimming lessons and water safety training, the bill aims to reduce drowning risks and improve water safety skills among children.

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