Minnesota Senate Bill SF3406

Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/12/24
• Refer: 2/12/24

Caption

St. Cloud youth shelter facility appropriation

Impact

If enacted, the bill will have a direct impact on local service delivery by enhancing the capabilities of the youth shelter facility. The renovation is expected to not only improve living conditions for youths in need but also provide critical programming, such as employment training, which can empower young people and support their transition into the workforce. This will potentially reduce the barriers faced by vulnerable youths in the region and improve their overall life outcomes.

Summary

SF3406 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota State Legislature that seeks to appropriate funding for the renovation and improvement of a youth shelter facility in St. Cloud. Specifically, it allocates $856,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025 to 180 Degrees, an organization dedicated to supporting youth initiatives. The objective of this funding is to enhance the facility by providing necessary improvements that are aimed at improving program delivery on-site and offering additional services such as a teen employment center and donation center.

Contention

While the bill presents a positive step toward improving youth services in St. Cloud, discussions surrounding funding allocations and the efficacy of the programs offered may arise. Stakeholders may debate the sufficient use of funds and whether the renovation and facilities proposed will adequately address the needs of at-risk youths. Questions regarding monitoring and evaluation of the program's success could also be points of contention in future discussions about the bill.