Junior Achievement North grant authorized for expansion of its student financial literacy activities, reports required, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $1 million for 2026 and $1 million for 2027 to expand Junior Achievement North's financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for Minnesota students. It directly affects elementary and secondary students, with a specific focus on increasing access for underserved students and providing equitable programming across greater Minnesota. The grant requires Junior Achievement North to report annually by February 1 to education committees, detailing program participation, demographics, operations, and partnerships. The funding must align with existing evidence-based grant procedures under Minnesota law.