Creating the youth development fund account to increase access to positive youth development programs.

HB 2484 creates a state youth development fund account to centralize public and private funding for programs serving youth aged 5-24. The fund will provide grants to nonprofits, tribes, parks departments, and community organizations (not directly to school districts) to support programs like mentorship, career navigation, arts/STEM, and social-emotional learning. Grants must prioritize geographic equity and at-risk youth groups, including those in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or living in poverty. Recipients must annually report program impacts to the superintendent of public instruction.