This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, proposes appropriating $5 million in fiscal year 2026 to the state's commissioner of veterans affairs to fund a veteran mentorship program for Black youth. The program aims to prevent youth violence by employing veterans as mentors and helping Black youth explore careers in the armed forces. The funding breakdown includes:

• $1 million for youth engagement activities
  
• $1.5 million for salaries of veterans serving as mentors
  
• $2 million for community outreach and education
  
• $500,000 for program administration and operation
  

This funding is a one-time appropriation.