Shelter services for racially diverse youth funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2227 appropriates $375,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to fund shelter services for racially diverse youth. The money will be distributed as $125,000 grants to 180 Degrees programs in Rochester, St. Cloud, and central Minnesota (west of the Twin Cities) to address racial disparities in shelter usage. These programs must provide community outreach, mobile case management, family reunification, aftercare, and follow-up services, with specific focus on rural areas served by these shelters. The bill directly affects at-risk youth in those regions who use shelter services, aiming to improve support through targeted funding.