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MN HF1376

MN HF1376
FATHER Project grant funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the FATHER Project.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $2 million total ($1 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the state's general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. The funding is specifically designated as a grant to Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners to support the FATHER Project, which operates in Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas. The project's primary goal is to help fathers overcome obstacles that prevent them from providing economic and emotional support to their children, with a particular focus on assisting fathers with community reentry after periods of confinement. The bill aims to provide targeted support to help fathers reintegrate into their families and communities more effectively.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Momanyi-Hiltsley (on 04/07/2025)

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