MN HF1020

Creates an Emerging Adulthood Task Force convened by the Commissioner of Human Services to study challenges faced by disconnected youth and develop recommendations to prevent and end homelessness.

Task force membership limited to 15 members including representatives from Human Services, Housing Finance Agency, Office of Higher Education, Education, Department of Corrections, foster care/adoption services, homeless youth programs, children's advocacy, county social services, philanthropic organizations, faith-based organizations, and two youth with homelessness experience; at least two members must be from greater Minnesota.

Task force must review existing research and data on disconnected youth, identify transition points and vulnerabilities, develop strategies to address disproportionately affected populations, and create early identification methods and program evaluation tools.

Commissioner must submit task force recommendations to the governor, legislature, and state director by January 15, 2014, addressing transition planning, barriers to housing/employment/education, community connections, and high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment.

Task force expires June 30, 2014.