Power of People Leadership Institute for the Girls Taking Action and Boys of Hope programs grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $2 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support youth programs run by the Power of People Leadership Institute. The funding will sustain the Girls Taking Action initiative, which offers mentoring, academic help, and career guidance to students, particularly girls of color facing barriers to graduation and workforce entry. Additionally, $500,000 is allocated to expand the Boys of Hope program in select schools across the seven-county metropolitan area and St. Cloud, aiming to improve academic engagement and reduce behavioral issues. These funds are designated as a one-time appropriation and must be used to continue and expand services in both urban and non-metro regions.