MN SF4218

For aids payable through 2022, counties receive a proportionate share of state reimbursement for nonfederal costs of out-of-home placement of Indian children; beginning in 2023, counties receive 100 percent of their initial aid amount.

Counties found in substantial noncompliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act or Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act for two consecutive years become eligible for only 50 percent of aid and must develop a compliance improvement plan.

Establishes a new Tribal Resiliency Aid program providing funds to eligible Tribal governments for activities including family support, substance abuse prevention, child protection capacity, and improved service access.

Creates a 15-member working group representing counties, Tribal nations, county attorneys, social workers, and affected private individuals to propose reforms to Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C by November 30, 2023.

Appropriates $5,000,000 for 2022 county aid with open-ended appropriations for 2023 and later; allocates $390,000 annually for compliance implementation; and appropriates additional funding for the juvenile safety and placement working group.