The bill S.F. No. 1843 proposes appropriating funds for education finance, specifically for a grant to the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to support academic assistance programs.

Key Provisions:

• Funding Allocation:

  • $1,500,000 in each of two fiscal years (2025 and 2026) from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education, to be granted to the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs.

• Use of Funds:

  • Initiatives aimed at improving academic outcomes for youth, including:
    
  • Homework help and tutoring
    
  • Enhancement of the Exact Path program, which provides personalized learning in math, reading, and language arts for students in grades K-12
    
  • Literacy and STEM activities
    
  • Mentorship initiatives
    
  • Strategies to improve school attendance
    

• Program Goals:

  • Provide a safe and supportive environment for students most in need of academic assistance.
    
  • Strengthen partnerships with schools to maximize program impact.
    

• Matching Requirement:

  • The Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs must provide a 25% funding match from non-state sources.
    

• Fund Availability & Future Appropriations:

  • Any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 can still be used in fiscal year 2027.
    
  • The base appropriation for fiscal year 2028 is set at $0, meaning no automatic renewal of funding.
    

This bill aims to support youth education and academic success through targeted programs operated by the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs.