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SF3300 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

African American Child Well-Being Advisory Council reports modifications and child protection workers, child welfare technology improvements, and Family First Prevention Services Act grants appropriations

Related bill: HF2967

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This legislative bill aims to improve child protection and welfare outcomes, particularly focusing on African American children and other groups that are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Case Review and Reports: The bill mandates the commissioner of children, youth, and families to conduct thorough reviews of child welfare cases. This includes checking on children from African American and other disproportionately affected groups. Agencies must provide detailed information, including demographics, to identify trends and disparities.

  • Remediation Plans: For agencies showing significant disparities in child welfare outcomes, a remediation plan will be developed. This plan aims to address factors causing these disparities and improve child wellbeing through trauma-informed methods.

  • Annual Reporting: The African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council is required to provide annual reports to legislative committees. These reports will include activities, issues, and recommendations for statutory changes to improve outcomes for African American families.

  • Capacity Reporting: By November 2026, the council will report on county capacities to meet child protection statutes and what resources each county might need.

Significant Changes

  • Increased Monitoring and Reporting: Agencies will need to produce detailed data on child welfare cases focusing on racial and ethnic disparities. This includes specifics such as the number of children removed, reunified with families, and those receiving preventive services.

  • Funding Allocations: The bill allocates funds to increase the number of child protection workers and improve technology systems. This aims to ensure counties can meet the new requirements effectively.

  • Financial Provisions: Money is designated from the general fund to support these initiatives, including technological improvements and programs under the Family First Prevention Services Act to prevent out-of-home placements.

Relevant Terms

  • Child protection
  • African American Child WellBeing
  • Disproportionately represented children
  • Remediation plan
  • Trauma-informed
  • Out-of-home placement prevention
  • Family First Prevention Services Act

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirements for summary reports and remediation plans."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous timelines for required reports."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies reports required from social services agencies and the commissioner regarding child welfare cases with a focus on African American and other disproportionately represented children.",
      "modified": [
        "Alterations in reporting procedures and case reviews."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260.68",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific dates for new reporting responsibilities."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section mandates annual reporting requirements for the African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified timelines and content for annual reports."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260.691",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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