African Youth Soccer League established, reports required, and money appropriated.

HF 3196 establishes the African Youth Soccer League in Minnesota, directly serving youth of African descent by providing access to soccer facilities, training, and development programs. The bill requires the Children, Youth, and Families commissioner to partner with schools, community centers, and soccer clubs to secure resources, fund coaching licenses through the U.S. Soccer Federation, and provide mental health services for participants. It appropriates $3.7 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support league operations, including equipment grants, mentorship programs pairing youth with professional players, and college access funding. Annual reports must detail participation rates, spending, success stories (like scholarships), and the league's impact on mental health and community engagement.