This bill (S.F. No. 1843) proposes an appropriation of $1.5 million per year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education. The funds would be used for a grant to the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to support academic assistance programs aimed at improving educational outcomes for youth.

The grant funds must be used for:
1. Homework help and tutoring
2. Enhancing the Exact Path program, which provides personalized learning in math, reading, and language arts for K-12 students
3. Literacy and STEM activities
4. Mentorship initiatives
5. Strategies to improve school attendance

The programs should create a safe and supportive environment for students in need of academic support. The bill encourages the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to strengthen its partnerships with schools and requires the organization to secure a 25% match from non-state sources to receive the grant. Any unused funds from fiscal year 2026 would remain available in fiscal year 2027, but the base appropriation for fiscal year 2028 would be zero.