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This bill appropriates a total of $480,000 in state funding ($240,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the state's general fund to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. The funding is specifically designated to hire additional full-time employees who will be responsible for conducting outreach to foster youth. An ombudsperson is typically an independent official who investigates complaints and helps protect the rights of individuals, in this case focusing specifically on children in the foster care system. By providing these resources, the bill aims to enhance support and advocacy for foster youth by increasing the capacity of the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson to engage directly with and support young people in the foster care system.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1547&ssn=0&y=2025