AZ SB1619

Appropriates $1,500,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Arizona commerce authority for youth workforce readiness grants.

Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing out-of-school time youth mentoring to help at-risk youths graduate from high school and pursue secondary education.

Eligible nonprofits must serve youths ages 12-21 living in poverty with adverse childhood experiences, use research-informed one-to-one mentoring programs, and emphasize workforce development and college and career planning.

Participating organizations must submit annual reports to the Arizona commerce authority by January 1 detailing mentoring programs held, youths served, outcomes achieved, high school graduation rates, and post-secondary education enrollment.

The appropriation is exempt from lapsing provisions under Arizona Revised Statutes section 35-190.