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This bill establishes a "youth development fund account" to increase access to positive youth development programs, which are recognized for providing crucial support outside of the traditional school system, offering safe spaces, improving school attendance, preventing involvement with the juvenile justice system, and aiding in career readiness. The fund will be managed by the superintendent of public instruction, who can award grants to non-profit organizations, tribes, and local government parks and recreation departments to support programs for youth aged five to twenty-four that focus on holistic development, including areas like social-emotional learning, mentorship, postsecondary access, and various enrichment activities. Grant funding will prioritize equitable geographic distribution and support for underserved youth populations. The bill also amends existing law (RCW 43.79A.040) to ensure that investment earnings from the state treasurer's trust fund are distributed to this new youth development fund account, with one section of the act set to expire in 2030 and another taking effect at that time, indicating a potential transition or re-evaluation of the program.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2484&Year=2025&Initiative=false