1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; appropriating money for a grant to Oromo Community of 
1.3 	Minnesota to address cultural community mental health, violence behaviors, trauma, 
1.4 	and drug use.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; OROMO COMMUNITY OF MINNESOTA.
 1.7 	(a) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated 
1.8 	from the general fund to the commissioner of health for a grant to Oromo Community of 
1.9 	Minnesota to address: (1) cultural community mental health; (2) violence behaviors; (3) 
1.10 	trauma and drug use occurring due to violent behaviors; and (4) prevention strategies.
1.11 	(b) The services delivered may include but are not limited to expressive and receptive 
1.12 	communication programs, including navigators and healing circles with families and the 
1.13 	community. Oromo Community of Minnesota will launch an East African opioid treatment 
1.14 	program that delivers services in a culturally appropriate manner. Oromo Community of 
1.15 	Minnesota must use one-third of the funds received under this section for East African youth 
1.16 	programs targeted at communities outside the seven-county metropolitan area. This is a 
1.17 	onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026.

1.18 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.