SF1547
Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF2009
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- The bill provides funding to support the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. It aims to use the money to hire additional full-time staff to conduct outreach to foster youth.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 allocates $240,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson for additional full-time employees to conduct outreach to foster youth.
- Section 1 allocates $240,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson for additional full-time employees to conduct outreach to foster youth.
Significance / Changes to Law
- This is a targeted appropriation that increases funding and staffing for the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson.
- The bill specifically expands the office’s capacity to reach out to and assist foster youth through additional personnel.
- Based on the excerpt, the changes are limited to funding and staffing for outreach; no other legal provisions are updated.
Relevant Terms - foster youth - Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson - general fund - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - full-time employees - outreach - Minnesota
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee