SF1987

Purpose

• Require the State Board of Civil Legal Aid to report to the Chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the judiciary.
• The report covers data related to the cases and individuals and families served by grant recipients that receive funds under Minnesota Statutes section 480.242.

Main Provisions

• Adds a new subdivision (Subdivision 3) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 480.243 to establish the reporting requirement.
• Data to be reported is about each grant recipient that uses funds provided under section 480.242.
• When possible, data should include information for each geographic region where the organization works.

Scope and Privacy of Data

• Data must be provided in aggregate form to protect the privacy of the individuals and families served.
• The report aims to describe the work of the grant recipients while safeguarding personal information.

Timing and Recipients

• Reports must be submitted by January 15 in odd-numbered years.

Significant Changes to Law

• Establishes an ongoing legislative reporting obligation for civil legal aid funding, increasing transparency and oversight of how grant funds are used and whom they serve.

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