SF4378

Purpose

This bill would provide funding from Minnesota’s general fund to the commissioner of health to support a grant for Youth and AIDS Projects. The goal is to improve HIV prevention and related health services for a specific group: Black males aged 15 to 34 who are at high risk for HIV.

Main provisions

• Amounts: $350,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $350,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source and administration: Funds come from the general fund and are granted through the commissioner of health.
• Recipient: A grant to the University of Minnesota Foundation for the Youth and AIDS Projects.
• Program focus: The grant must be used to develop, implement, and evaluate status-neutral strategies for HIV prevention and care among the target group.
• Methods: The work should use nonmedical case management and related support services.

Significant changes to existing law

• Establishes a new appropriation specifically for Youth and AIDS Projects within the health department’s funding.
• Introduces a targeted, status-neutral approach and nonmedical case management for a defined population, expanding state efforts focused on HIV prevention and support services.

Terminology and emphasis (context from bill)

• Status-neutral strategies: Approaches that address health needs related to HIV without assuming a person’s HIV status.
• Nonmedical case management and support services: Services that assist individuals with coordination of care and support outside direct medical treatment.

Relevant Terms - general fund - commissioner of health - University of Minnesota Foundation - Youth and AIDS Projects - status-neutral strategies - nonmedical case management - support services - Black males - 15 to 34 years old - high risk for HIV - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027