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HF3081 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sankofa Empowerment Center establishment funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3251

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Sankofa Empowerment Center, which is aimed at serving Black youth who have been involved with the juvenile justice system or the child welfare system.

Main Provisions

  • Funding: The bill appropriates $2,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
  • Recipient: The grant for the center will be given to Rebound Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports justice-involved youth.
  • Use of Funds: The money will be used for acquiring property, constructing a facility, staffing, developing programs, and covering operational costs. These efforts are intended to provide culturally responsive services to the targeted youth.

Significant Changes

  • The appropriation is a one-time funding initiative, and the commissioner of human services is not allowed to retain any portion of the funds for administrative expenses, which is a deviation from the usual administrative cost retention policy.
  • Reporting Requirement: Rebound Inc. must submit a detailed report by January 15, 2027, covering the use of the funds, the number of youth served, the outcomes achieved, partnerships formed, and any recommendations for ongoing funding and expansion.

Relevant Terms

  • Sankofa Empowerment Center
  • Rebound Inc.
  • Justice-involved youth
  • Culturally responsive services
  • Juvenile justice system
  • Child welfare system

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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