Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to delay the implementation dates of specific provisions contained within the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act. This act addresses concerns regarding the disproportionate representation of African American families in child protection and welfare systems.

Main Provisions

The bill amends a previously passed law (Laws 2024 chapter 117) to postpone the effective dates of various sections within that law. This includes adjustments to the timelines for sections 1 through 10 and sections 14 through 21. By modifying these timelines, the bill seeks to provide additional time for the appropriate preparation and implementation of measures designed to address and reduce disparities in the child protection system affecting African American families.

Significant Changes

• Delay in Implementation: The bill specifically changes the effective dates of existing legislation aimed at preserving African American families and addressing child welfare inequalities. The delay means that the policies and actions originally scheduled to take effect by certain dates in 2024 will now take effect at later dates.

Relevant Terms

• Child protection
• African American family preservation
• Child welfare disparities
• Implementation delay
• Legislative amendment