HF 1476

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/11/2013 02:57pm

A bill for an act
relating to housing; providing grants to promote the safety and welfare of East
African women in Minnesota; appropriating money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2014 from the general fund to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency for a grant to an East African women's organization to promote
the health and safety of East African women and children in Minnesota and provide
services to East African women who are first generation immigrants from East African
countries and their children. The program must provide safe housing for victims of abuse
and trafficking as well as assistance accessing the health care system. The program must
provide educational resources to help prevent the exploitation of East African women and
children in Minnesota. The program shall provide shelter services and health and human
rights education to promote the empowerment and provide culturally appropriate services
to East African women in Minnesota.
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