The bill appropriates a total of $750,000 from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support shelter services for racially diverse youth in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $375,000 for each fiscal year to the commissioner of public safety, who will award grants of $125,000 to 180 Degrees in the Rochester, St. Cloud, and central Minnesota regions. The aim is to address racial disparities among youth utilizing shelter services in these areas.

In addition to funding, the bill mandates that the 180 Degrees shelters establish and operate a program that includes community outreach, mobile case management, family reunification, aftercare, and follow-up services for families after they are released from shelter. This initiative is designed to cater to the unique needs of at-risk youth in the large geographic rural areas surrounding Rochester, St. Cloud, and Excelsior, ensuring that they receive comprehensive support during and after their time in shelter services.