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 the Rochester, St. Cloud, and Excelsior areas of Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $375,000 for each fiscal year to the commissioner of public safety for the Office of Justice Programs, which will award grants of $125,000 annually to the organization 180 Degrees. This funding aims to address racial disparities among youth utilizing shelter services in these regions.

In addition to the financial support, 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 services. The program 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 these vulnerable populations receive the necessary support and resources.