Bill > SF1034

This bill appropriates $250,000 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Education in fiscal year 2026, specifically for a grant to a nonprofit organization to establish a Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) in the Rochester area. The team will be composed of community leaders and volunteers with a multi-faceted mission focused on improving public safety and community relations. Specifically, the CERT will serve as a bridge between the Black community and law enforcement, work to create opportunities, mediate community problems, and provide advocacy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community members. The bill aims to address community challenges and improve intercommunity communication and support through this targeted grant funding.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1034&ssn=0&y=2025