Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to delay the implementation dates of specific provisions within the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act. This act originally aimed to address and reduce the disproportionate impacts on African American families within the child welfare system in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill seeks to postpone enforcement of multiple sections of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act, originally set for implementation by 2024.
• Specific sections affected by this delay are numbered 1 through 21, which cover a comprehensive range of measures designed to support African American families and create a more equitable child welfare system.

Significant Changes

• The primary change introduced by this bill is extending the timeline for the implementation of reforms planned to address racial disparities in the child protection system.
• By amending the effective dates, the bill allows more time for preparation, additional review, or adjustment of the policies involved, thereby impacting when and how these reforms will take effect.

Relevant Terms

African American Family Preservation, Child Welfare Disproportionality, Implementation Date, Racial Disparities, Child Protection System, Timeline Extension, Minnesota Legislature.