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This bill establishes a two-year targeted grant program administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to help reduce outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in communities with low vaccination rates. The program will provide funding to community health boards and community-based nonprofit organizations to conduct vaccine-related activities, including information, education, and awareness campaigns. Grant recipients must use funds to develop culturally appropriate materials that address vaccine benefits, safety, recommended schedules, and access to free or reduced-cost vaccines. The commissioner will develop or provide educational materials in primary languages of targeted populations, focusing on topics like vaccine safety, recommended schedules, and locations where vaccines can be obtained. The bill appropriates funding from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with entities required to apply to the commissioner by submitting a detailed proposal describing their planned activities, target population, funding needs, and proposed budget. The ultimate goal is to increase vaccination rates and prevent disease outbreaks in vulnerable communities by providing targeted, culturally sensitive education and support.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3240&ssn=0&y=2025