Shelter services appropriation for racially diverse youth

This bill appropriates $375,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to fund shelter services for racially diverse youth in specific Minnesota regions. The funds will support three $125,000 annual grants to 180 Degrees shelters in Rochester, St. Cloud, and central Minnesota west of the Twin Cities. These grants require shelters to establish programs providing community outreach, mobile case management, family reunification, aftercare, and follow-up services specifically targeting racial disparities in youth shelter use. The initiative directly affects at-risk racially diverse youth in rural areas served by these regional shelters, aiming to improve outcomes through targeted support services.