as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/20/2023 05:03pm
A bill for an act
relating to judiciary; appropriating money for grants to provide legal representation
for children in need of protection or services and children in out-of-home placement.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$150,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $150,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of public safety for a grant to an organization that provides
legal representation for children in need of protection or services and children in out-of-home
placement. The grant is contingent upon a match in an equal amount from nonstate funds.
The match may be in kind, including the value of volunteer attorney time, in cash, or a
combination of the two. These appropriations are in addition to any other appropriations
for the legal representation of children.
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