Girl Scouts River Valleys grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristi Pursell and 1 co-sponsor

HF 1558 authorizes a state grant to Girl Scouts River Valleys to fund program delivery, leadership, and operations in Minnesota.

Author added Pursell

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Purpose and intent

HF 1558 authorizes grant funding to the Girl Scouts River Valleys council and specifies appropriation of state funds for that purpose. The bill is intended to support activities and operations of the Girl Scouts River Valleys, a regional council serving girls and volunteers in Minnesota. The exact fiscal year(s) and total appropriation are specified in the bill (see “Key Provisions” for details). The measure appears to allocate state resources to enhance program delivery, community engagement, and youth development activities conducted by the council.

Key provisions and changes

Funding authorization: The bill provides a statutory appropriation (i.e., a designated amount of money to be provided from the state budget) to the Girl Scouts River Valleys organization. The specific dollar amounts and the fiscal year(s) covered are defined in the bill’s text.

Eligible uses of funds: Although the precise eligible activities are not enumerated in the summary provided, typical appropriations to a council like Girl Scouts River Valleys would cover program delivery costs, leadership development for girls, volunteer support, facilities or operation-related expenses, and program outreach in Minnesota communities. The bill likely outlines allowable uses and any reporting or accountability requirements.

Timing and administration: The bill sets parameters for when funds are available (e.g., at the start of a fiscal year) and which state department or agency administers the grant, as well as any application, reporting, or oversight requirements to ensure appropriate use of funds.

Affected parties

Girl Scouts River Valleys council: Primary recipient of the appropriation; responsible for compliance with funding terms, reporting, and program administration.

Minnesota state government: Departments/agency responsible for appropriation, grant management, and oversight.

Youth participants and communities: Girls and families in Minnesota who benefit from council programs including STEM, leadership, outdoor activities, community service, and character development.

Volunteers and local troops: Indirect beneficiaries through expanded programming, resources, and support.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative steps completed: Introduction and first reading on 2025-02-26; referred to Education Finance. The sponsor alignment includes co-sponsors María Isa Pérez-Vega and Kristi Pursell, with Pursell added as an author on 2025-03-05.

Next potential actions: The bill would proceed through committee deliberations in Education Finance, potential amendments, and then floor consideration in the Minnesota Legislature. If enacted, the appropriation would follow the state’s budgeting and grant issuance timelines for the relevant fiscal years.

Notes

The summary reflects the information available from the action history and bill title. For precise dollar amounts, use-of-funds, reporting requirements, and expiration dates (if any), the full bill text should be consulted.

If you’d like, I can pull or summarize the exact fiscal year(s) and dollar figures once you provide the bill text or a link to the official bill page.

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