The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 342.70, subdivision 3, to require organizations eligible for grants to engage with youth community organizations. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement for grant applications to include a description of the organization's engagement with youth-centered, community-based organizations that work with individuals aged 14 to 24. This addition aims to ensure that grant recipients are actively involved in supporting youth initiatives within their communities.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that at least 50 percent of the grants awarded each year must focus on supporting youth civic engagement, leadership, and youth-led health education opportunities. This provision emphasizes a preference for communities that have been significantly affected by cannabis-related criminalization or incarceration, thereby directing resources to areas in need of support and fostering youth involvement in these critical areas.