MN HF1911

$5,000,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2026 for grants to all Minnesota counties to offset costs of implementing Department of Human Services' service delivery transformation IT initiatives, distributed based on number of persons served

Unspecified amount appropriated in fiscal year 2026 for county grants to modernize IT infrastructure and interface with legacy DHS systems, with priority for collaborative projects between larger and smaller counties

$40,000,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2026 to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for social services information system improvements, available until June 30, 2027

Commissioner must develop an equitable distribution formula for grants and create a framework to offset county costs for future IT and service delivery initiatives from DHS or DCYF

Commissioner required to consult with Minnesota Association of County Social Services Administrators and Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative when developing IT infrastructure grant proposals