The bill proposes an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to support the FATHER Project, which is managed by Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners. This funding is aimed at helping fathers in various Minnesota cities, including Rochester, Park Rapids, St. Cloud, St. Paul, and Minneapolis, to overcome obstacles that hinder their ability to provide economic and emotional support to their children.

The new legal language specifies that the funds will be allocated to the commissioner of employment and economic development for the purpose of continuing the FATHER Project. This initiative is designed to address the challenges faced by fathers in these communities, thereby promoting better family support and economic stability.