The bill appropriates funds for the establishment of a Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate program, aimed at recognizing and promoting young literary talent in the state. Specifically, it allocates $100,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the director of the Minnesota Humanities Center. This funding is intended for a grant to a nonprofit organization that will manage the statewide program.

The program will select a Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate through a competitive process, similar to the National Youth Poet Laureate program, targeting individuals aged 13 to 19. In addition to selecting the laureate, the program will also focus on celebrating and showcasing the work of the Youth Poet Laureate and other young writers throughout Minnesota.