Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to the State Guardian Ad Litem Board in Minnesota for the upcoming fiscal years. This funding is intended to support the board's operations, including hiring additional supervisory staff.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates funds from the state’s general fund to the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
• A total of $6,999,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2026.
• A total of $9,366,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2027.
• Part of these funds, specifically $229,000 for the first year and $247,000 for the second year, are designated for hiring two new supervisory staff members.

Significant Changes

• The bill provides increased funding compared to previous years, indicating expanded support for the operations of the State Guardian Ad Litem Board, including efforts to manage and supervise the board effectively with new staff.

Relevant Terms

• Guardian Ad Litem
• State Guardian Ad Litem Board
• Fiscal Year
• General Fund
• Appropriations
• Supervisory Staff