SF2042
Direction to the commissioner of children, youth, and families to conduct a statewide needs assessment for out-of-school and youth programming and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF1660
AI Generated Summary
This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2042, directs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to conduct a statewide needs assessment on the availability of out-of-school and youth programming for individuals 21 years of age and younger.
Key Provisions:
- Evaluation of Programs: The commissioner must assess existing state, county, and city programs, including funding sources and the populations they serve.
- Financial Assessment: A comprehensive list of state and local public programs and their funding mechanisms must be compiled.
- Community Engagement: The process must involve youth, families, program providers, community organizations, and experts to identify barriers, gaps, and recommendations for improvement.
- Report Deadline: Findings and policy recommendations to expand access and quality of youth programming must be reported to legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members by February 15, 2026.
- Appropriation: A one-time appropriation from the general fund is allocated in fiscal year 2026 to support the assessment and report.
Overall, this bill aims to enhance access and quality of after-school and youth programs through data collection, community input, and policy recommendations.
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services | |
| March 06, 2025 | Senate | Action | Authors added |
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Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.