Community literacy initiatives grant program establishment and appropriation

SF 2353 establishes a $1 million annual grant program (2026-2027) to fund community literacy initiatives in Minnesota. The bill provides funding for community organizations, schools, and libraries to develop and distribute literacy guides, family toolkits, and public awareness resources focused on reading development. Grants require recipients to use evidence-based practices aligned with Minnesota's Read Act, including training for educators and support for students at risk of not meeting reading proficiency. The program prioritizes initiatives that help families engage in children's literacy development and supports after-school pilot programs with specific eligibility criteria.