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SF3300 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

African American Child Well-Being Advisory Council reports modifications and child protection workers, child welfare technology improvements, and Family First Prevention Services Act grants appropriations

Related bill: HF2967

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance child protection systems and improve child welfare outcomes, particularly for African American and disproportionately represented children in Minnesota. It focuses on modifying reporting requirements for the African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council and involves allocating funds for related child protection enhancements.

Main Provisions

  • Child Welfare Case Review: The bill mandates detailed reviews of child welfare cases concerning African American and other disproportionately represented children by responsible social services agencies and the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families. These reviews will identify trends, barriers, and remediation strategies for equitable child welfare outcomes.

  • Annual Reports: By January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council is required to produce reports for legislative committees. These reports will cover the council's activities and provide recommendations for statutory changes to improve outcomes for African American children and families in child protection systems.

  • Grant Appropriations: The bill specifies appropriations for child protection workers, technology improvements, and grants under the Family First Prevention Services Act. This includes specific allocation for increasing child protection staff in counties and enhancing the social services information systems.

Significant Changes

  • The bill amends existing statutes to require more comprehensive data collection and reporting regarding the race of children and families involved in the child welfare system. This includes identifying barriers to services and familial reunification, and documenting efforts made to address these issues.

  • It introduces a remediation plan requirement to address identified disparities and disproportionality in child welfare outcomes for African American children and other minorities.

Relevant Terms

African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council, child protection, child welfare, social services agencies, remediation plan, racial disparities, disproportionately represented children, Family First Prevention Services Act, appropriation, social services information system improvements, legislative reports.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for case reviews to be conducted annually and reports on these reviews to the African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous deadlines or references that don't align with the new annual requirement."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the review process for child welfare cases involving African American and disproportionately represented children as defined under section 260.68.",
      "modified": [
        "Changed guidelines for responsible social services agencies to use guidance from the commissioner for determining outcomes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260.68",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional reporting duties related to the capacity to implement sections 260.61 to 260.69."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment related to annual reporting by the African American Child WellBeing Advisory Council under section 260.691.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates the expiration and deadline for required reports and recommendations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260.691",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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