This bill proposes an appropriation of $2,000,000 for grants to youth organizations through the Department of Education - Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds will be allocated from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account, and the bill outlines specific requirements for eligible youth organizations. These organizations must not be affiliated with any local or national groups that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements, identification by pronouns, or "woke" ideologies. Additionally, the organizations must align with the educational goals of the Governor and General Assembly and promote fundamental values of a healthy home environment.
The bill also includes provisions for the Department of Education to establish rules for determining eligible entities and managing the disbursement of funds. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and expresses the legislative intent that the appropriated funds be used in accordance with the reasons for the bill's adoption. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent potential harm to essential governmental programs.