Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA) for enhancing the safety and compliance of their child care facilities, specifically for the care of infants.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill allocates $924,000 for fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota's general fund.
• Recipient: The allocated funds are directed to the commissioner of employment and economic development, who will then grant the money to PICA.
• Use of Funds: The grant is intended to ensure that PICA complies with fire safety regulations by supporting the acquisition and installation of fire sprinkler systems in their child care facilities.

Significant Changes

This bill introduces a one-time financial grant for the specific purpose of enhancing fire safety infrastructure in child care centers managed by PICA, without altering any existing laws or regulations.

Relevant Terms

• Economic development
• Parents in Community Action (PICA)
• Fire safety regulations
• Child care services
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fiscal year 2026
• One-time appropriation