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HF 3196

African Youth Soccer League established, reports required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samakab Hussein

Establishes a state-supported African Youth Soccer League to organize leagues, fund programs, and report outputs for youth development in Minnesota.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3196

Summary of HF 3196 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Overview

HF 3196 proposes the establishment of an African Youth Soccer League in Minnesota. The bill sets out the purpose, governance, reporting requirements, and appropriation of funds to support the league. The primary aim is to organize and promote youth soccer development among African youth communities, with state support via targeted funding and oversight.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish an African Youth Soccer League within Minnesota to advance youth sport participation, skill development, and community engagement for African youth.
  • Create a structured program framework that coordinates leagues, competitions, and related youth development activities.
  • Provide state funding and accountability measures to ensure program effectiveness and proper use of appropriated dollars.

Key Provisions and Changes

Establishment

  • Creates an African Youth Soccer League as a state-recognized program or initiative within Minnesota.
  • Defines the scope of activities to include organizing leagues, coordinating teams, scheduling matches, and supporting youth players’ development.

Reporting Requirements

  • Mandates periodic reporting to a designated state department or legislative body.
  • Reports are intended to track program performance, participant numbers, financial expenditures, and outcomes related to youth development and community impact.
  • Specifies timelines and content requirements for these reports (e.g., annual or biannual reporting; metrics to be included).

Funding and Appropriations

  • Provides for a targeted appropriation to support the league’s activities.
  • Outlines allowable expenditures (e.g., program administration, coaching, facilities, equipment, travel, and competition costs).
  • May include milestones or performance benchmarks tied to funding disbursement (subject to bill text).

Governance and Administration

  • Establishes or designates administrative oversight for the league, which could involve collaboration with state agencies, local organizations, and community groups.
  • May specify eligibility criteria for organizations or teams to participate or receive funding.
  • Defines roles and responsibilities of program administrators and any advisory committees.

Who Would Be Affected

  • African youth participants funded or served by the league.
  • Local youth soccer clubs and organizations partnering with the league.
  • Families and communities involved in youth soccer activities.
  • State agencies or departments charged with administering the program and reviewing reports.
  • Potential beneficiary organizations eligible for grants or funding to support league activities.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on 2025-04-21, referred to the Children and Families Finance and Policy committee.
  • Likely subsequent steps include committee hearings, amendments, and votes in the Minnesota House, followed by potential Senate action and final appropriations process (timeline contingent on legislative scheduling).

Additional Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Samakab Hussein.
  • The bill’s substantive details (e.g., exact appropriation amount, reporting format, eligibility criteria) would be specified in the bill’s text and any amended versions. The summary above reflects the central elements as described in the bill’s title and available action history.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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