The bill authorizes a grant for truancy crisis response and appropriates funds from the general fund to the Department of Education for this purpose. Specifically, it allocates money to Hennepin County Community Action Partners to address the needs of children aged eight to 18 who are involved in truancy. The grant aims to create culturally welcoming and nurturing environments to intervene in truancy cases, particularly focusing on African American youth who are also engaged with the child protection system.

The bill outlines eligible uses for the grant funds, which include establishing mentoring relationships, re-engaging youth with their families, assisting in finding meaningful work opportunities, and providing life skills training that incorporates trauma-informed practices and de-escalation skills. Additionally, it specifies that any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 can be carried over to fiscal year 2027, and emphasizes that these appropriations are one-time allocations.