Purpose

The bill provides funding to support a youth development program focused on teaching business and life skills through mentorship.

Main Provisions

• In fiscal year 2026, an appropriation of $100,000 is made from the workforce development fund.
• The money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development (DEED) as a grant to Fight for Your Dreams.
• The grant is intended to provide business and life skills to youth through mentorships with SIR Boxing Club.
• This is a one-time appropriation and the funds remain available until June 30, 2027.
• The appropriation is listed as Section 1 of the bill.

What the bill seeks to accomplish

• To support youth by offering mentorship programs that build practical skills for entrepreneurship and personal development, delivered in partnership with SIR Boxing Club.

Significance / Changes to Existing Law

• No new statutory requirements or policy changes are described beyond directing a one-time funding appropriation. It does not alter existing laws; it creates a funded program through DEED.

Administration & Implementation

• Responsibility lies with the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• Fight for Your Dreams is the grant recipient, delivering the mentorship program to youth in collaboration with SIR Boxing Club.

Relevant Terms - workforce development fund - commissioner of employment and economic development (DEED) - Fight for Your Dreams - SIR Boxing Club - youth - business and life skills - mentorships - grant - FY2026 - one-time appropriation - June 30, 2027