SF1614

Development of culturally specific mental health services appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

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This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1614, seeks to appropriate $4,300,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for a grant to Phumulani Minnesota African Women Against Violence. The grant is intended to support the development of culturally specific mental health services and may be used for: - Program development
- Facility establishment and maintenance
- Workforce development
- Economic empowerment programs
- Advocacy and policy engagement

Grant activities can include: - Creating culturally specific holistic mental health programs
- Training culturally competent mental health professionals from African immigrant communities
- Developing partnerships with financial institutions to offer culturally specific financial literacy training

This is a one-time appropriation, and the funds are available until June 30, 2027.

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Date	Chamber	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 20, 2025	Senate	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 20, 2025	Senate	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
February 24, 2025	Senate	Action	Author added
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