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MN HF3451

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rena Moran

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of human services for a grant to Family Values for Life.
  • Grant funds support programs for low-income families on St. Paul's east side to achieve stability and economic security, including workforce training for single parents of color.
  • Grant funds may be used to hire additional staff, build sustainable organizational structure, recruit families, and provide individualized outreach for back-to-school events.
  • Low-income women of color who are single parents must receive priority for grant funds, defined as females 18 years or older who self-identify as American Indian, Asian, Black, or Hispanic.
  • Commissioner must submit a report to legislative committees by January 15, 2019, detailing grant fund use with data disaggregated by race, cultural groups, family income, age, geography, immigrant status, disability, homelessness, language, and English learner status.

Legislative Description

Family Values for Life grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Johnson, S.

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Reform3/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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