MN SF3509

Establishes a tax credit for employers who implement a qualified cultural competency plan, equal to $100 per employee with a maximum of $40,000 per taxable year, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Defines "qualified cultural competency plan" as a plan to increase cultural competence through nameless application review processes, "ban the box" hiring practices, diversity training, and other inclusion efforts to address racial disparities.

Creates a "nameless application review process" that removes applicant names before review and prevents reviewers from knowing applicants' identities during the application process.

Establishes a grant program for labor unions, local governments, and nonprofit organizations implementing qualified cultural competency plans, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 based on organization size.

Requires employers and organizations to register with the commissioner of human rights, renew registration annually, and allows the commissioner to verify compliance with plan requirements.