Bill > HF2939

This bill delays the implementation dates for various provisions of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act, primarily shifting key deadlines from 2027 to 2029. The bill instructs the Commissioner of Human Services to establish a phase-in program initially focusing on Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, allowing additional counties to participate voluntarily. A working group comprising representatives from county social services, county attorneys, human services departments, and community organizations will provide guidance and oversight for this program. The working group is tasked with developing an interim report by January 1, 2026, and a comprehensive implementation plan and best practices by September 1, 2028. The bill also requires the commissioner to develop a system for reviewing county compliance with the act and to improve data disaggregation to monitor child welfare outcomes for African American children. By extending implementation timelines, the bill appears to provide more time for careful planning and preparation of this significant child welfare initiative aimed at addressing racial disparities in the state's child protection system.

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