This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2252) proposes funding for human services and information technology modernization. The bill appropriates:

1. $5 million in fiscal year 2026 for county grants to support the implementation of service delivery transformation initiatives in the Department of Human Services (DHS). The commissioner will distribute the funds equitably based on county needs and develop a framework for future cost-offsetting measures for similar initiatives.

2. An unspecified amount in fiscal year 2026 for county grants aimed at modernizing information technology infrastructure. Projects must improve county IT systems’ interaction with DHS’s legacy systems and promote collaboration between larger and smaller counties. The selection process will involve consultation with county associations.

3. $40 million in fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to enhance the social services information system. These funds will remain available until June 30, 2027.

All appropriations are one-time allocations from the general fund.