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HF 3256

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/18/2023 11:59pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 04/17/2023

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money to Somali Youth Link for community
violence intervention.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; SOMALI YOUTH LINK.
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new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of public safety for a grant to Somali Youth Link to:
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new text begin (1) address cultural community violence intervention to prevent and interrupt youth
violence and drug abuse;
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new text begin (2) recognize and provide education and awareness addressing mental health behaviors
and trauma;
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new text begin (3) provide arts programs; and
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new text begin (4) provide employment skills training and job search and placement.
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new text begin Activities and services supported with funds under this section may be provided in
collaboration with Somali youth programs. Somali Youth Link must use one-third of the
funds received under this section for Somali youth programs targeted at communities outside
the seven-county metropolitan area. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2026.
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