Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support economic development and address homelessness by providing funding for emergency family shelters.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates money from Minnesota's general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• The funds are specifically designated for a grant to Interfaith Action.
• The grant is intended for acquiring and rehabilitating spaces to expand shelter capacity and improve services for families experiencing homelessness.
• The grant can be used to create child-friendly spaces, incorporate trauma-informed design, and provide onsite support services for families in need.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a specific appropriation of funds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of shelter spaces, which is a new allocation aimed at directly supporting families experiencing homelessness.

Relevant Terms

• Economic development
• Homelessness
• Emergency family shelters
• Interfaith Action
• General fund
• Child-friendly spaces
• Trauma-informed design
• Onsite support services