This Minnesota Senate bill, S.F. No. 2440, proposes an appropriation for education finance to address truancy issues. It allocates $1,500,000 per fiscal year to the Minnesota Department of Education for a grant to Hennepin County Community Action Partners.

The grant aims to support children aged 8 to 18 involved in truancy within Hennepin County, particularly focusing on African American youth connected to the child protection system. Funds will be used to create culturally supportive environments and provide interventions such as mentoring, family reunification efforts, job preparation, and life skills training, including trauma-informed practices and de-escalation skills.

Any remaining funds from the fiscal year 2026 may be used in fiscal year 2027. The appropriations are one-time allocations.