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This bill establishes the North Carolina Commission on Youth Mentoring within the Department of Health and Human Services, creating a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor that represents diverse stakeholders including youth, nonprofits, businesses, educators, and community organizations. The Commission's primary responsibilities include developing a grant program to support small- to medium-sized youth mentoring nonprofits in North Carolina, with goals of increasing awareness, sustaining mentoring programs, supporting youth long-term objectives, and reducing risk behaviors. The bill appropriates $1.5 million in recurring funds for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to provide grants to eligible mentoring organizations. Commission members will serve three-year terms, meet at least four times annually, and are not compensated with per diem but will receive travel allowances. The Commission is required to submit an annual report by December 1st detailing grant applications, awards, fund balances, and social impact findings. The commission will consult with the Council for Women and Youth Involvement and advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services as needed. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, with the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for staffing and supporting the Commission.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H978