Bill > HF660

This bill appropriates $250,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of education, specifically for a grant to a nonprofit organization to establish a Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) in the Rochester area. The CERT will be composed of community leaders and volunteers with a multi-faceted mission focused on improving public safety through three key activities: serving as a bridge between the Black community and law enforcement, creating opportunities for community members, and providing advocacy and mediation services for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents. By funding this initiative, the bill aims to enhance community relations, support underrepresented populations, and promote more effective communication and understanding between different community groups.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0660&ssn=0&y=2025