SF2252

This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2252) proposes appropriations for county-level human services initiatives and information technology (IT) modernization projects. The key provisions include:

1. County Grants for Service Delivery Transformation – Allocates $5 million for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to counties, helping them cover costs related to implementing IT initiatives for service delivery transformation. The Commissioner of Human Services will distribute these funds equitably and develop a framework for future cost offsets.

2. County Grants for IT Infrastructure – Provides additional funding (amount not specified) for IT modernization projects at the county level. Eligible projects must focus on updating county IT systems to interface with the state's legacy systems and support collaborative IT infrastructure between counties. The Commissioner will work with county associations to develop grant application processes.

3. Department of Children, Youth, and Families IT Improvements – Allocates $40 million in fiscal year 2026 to upgrade the social services information system used by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The funds will be available until June 30, 2027.

Each appropriation is a one-time allocation from the general fund.