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HF3081 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sankofa Empowerment Center establishment funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3251

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to provide funding for the creation of the Sankofa Empowerment Center. This center aims to support Black youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems by providing culturally responsive services.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: Allocates $2,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to a nonprofit organization, Rebound Inc., for the development and operation of the Sankofa Empowerment Center.
  • Use of Funds: The funds will be used for acquiring property, constructing facilities, staffing, developing programs, and covering operational costs.
  • Reporting Requirements: Rebound Inc. is required to submit a report by January 15, 2027. This report must include details on the allocation of funds, the number of youth and young adults served, program outcomes, partnerships formed, and suggestions for future funding and expansion.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill allows for the full allocation of the grant to be applied to the project without withholding any portion for administrative costs by the commissioner of human services, which contravenes the usual requirement specified in Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98, subdivision 14.

Relevant Terms

  • Sankofa Empowerment Center
  • Rebound Inc.
  • Justice-involved youth
  • Juvenile justice
  • Child welfare
  • Culturally responsive services

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Establishes reporting requirements for Rebound Inc. regarding fund usage."
      ],
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      "summary": "The bill addresses appropriations and administrative cost provisions, referencing Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98, subdivision 14.",
      "modified": [
        "Overrides the usual administrative cost provisions by setting retention to 0%."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
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