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This bill modifies the veterans service office grant program by increasing funding and expanding support for county veterans service offices. The bill increases the annual grant to the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers from $100,000 to $160,000, with specific provisions for using up to $60,000 to train and support technical assistance coordinators who can travel to consult with counties on specialized topics. The bill establishes three new technical assistance coordinator positions focusing on women veterans, veteran suicide prevention, and justice-involved veterans, each receiving $20,000 in funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The existing grant structure for individual counties remains largely unchanged, with grant amounts still determined by the county's veteran population, ranging from $7,500 for counties with fewer than 1,000 veterans to $20,000 for counties with 30,000 or more veterans. The bill aims to enhance outreach, reintegration services, and support for veterans across Minnesota by providing additional resources to county veterans service offices and their statewide association.

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