This bill, H.F. No. 2342, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, pertains to education finance. It appropriates $1.5 million per year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to support academic assistance programs.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• The grant funds must be used for programs aimed at improving academic outcomes for youth, including:

  1. Homework help and tutoring
     
  2. Continuation and enhancement of the Exact Path program, which provides personalized learning in math, reading, and language arts for K-12 students
     
  3. Literacy and STEM activities
     
  4. Mentorship initiatives
     
  5. Strategies to improve school attendance
     

• Programs should create a safe and supportive environment for students who need academic support.

• The Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs is encouraged to strengthen partnerships with schools to enhance program impact.

• To receive the grant, the organization must secure a 25% funding match from non-state sources.

• Any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 can be used in fiscal year 2027.

• The base appropriation for fiscal year 2028 is set to zero, indicating that the funding is not automatically renewed beyond 2027.

This bill aims to provide financial support for academic programs targeted at students needing assistance, promoting educational success, mentorship, and school attendance improvement.