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HF 2251

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/20/2023 05:03pm

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Introduction Posted on 02/27/2023

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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:

Section 1. new text begin LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $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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