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MN SF3279
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Foung Hawj
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AI Summary
- $500,000 appropriated 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 on St. Paul's east side to assist low-income families achieve stability and economic security, including workforce entry skills for single parent women of color
- Grant funds also support hiring additional staff, building organizational structure, recruiting families, and providing individualized outreach for back-to-school events
- Low-income women of color who are single parents must receive priority; "women of color" defined as females 18 or older who self-identify as American Indian, Asian, Black, or Hispanic
- Commissioner of human services must submit a report by January 15, 2019 detailing grant fund use, disaggregated by race, cultural groups, family income, age, location, immigrant status, disability, homelessness, language, and English learner status
Legislative Description
Family Values for Life appropriation
Last Action
Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
3/29/2016
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Housing3/29/2016
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