HF 1712

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/13/2023 01:07pm

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money for prevention services, intervention
services, and barrier reduction services relating to youth involved or at risk of
becoming involved in the criminal or juvenile justice system; requiring a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; SERVICES FOR AT-RISK JUVENILES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Prevention services grants. new text end

new text begin (a) As used in this subdivision, "prevention
services" includes but is not limited to:
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new text begin (1) community-based violence prevention programs;
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new text begin (2) preventative mental health and substance abuse services with a focus on youth;
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new text begin (3) truancy reduction programs;
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new text begin (4) programs offering culturally competent support for youth victims of trauma;
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new text begin (5) programs that offer support for single parents or peer-to-peer support for parents;
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new text begin (6) wraparound services to ensure at-risk youth receive full support;
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new text begin (7) community-centered programs that offer youth activities and colocated mental health
services, such as youth centers and recreational leagues;
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new text begin (8) noncolonized behavioral health interventions for youth;
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new text begin (9) programs that offer support for children of incarcerated parents; and
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new text begin (10) programs that provide or facilitate restorative practices.
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new text begin (b) $....... in fiscal year 2024 and $....... in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of public safety for grants to local units of government,
nonprofits, and other community organizations to be used to provide prevention services
to prevent juveniles from entering the criminal or juvenile justice system.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Intervention services grants. new text end

new text begin (a) As used in this subdivision, "intervention
services" includes but is not limited to:
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new text begin (1) programs that work to disrupt the cycle of violence by providing space for community
healing and wraparound services to communities and individuals who have been impacted
by group or gun violence, including those who have caused harm;
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new text begin (2) programs that work directly with youth who have experienced or caused violence to
provide intervention and healing services and that work with youth to prevent future
incidents;
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new text begin (3) programs that provide education, training, and counseling designed to reduce domestic
and family violence and assist victims of that violence;
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new text begin (4) programs that provide support and assistance to individuals seeking chemical
dependency treatment; and
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new text begin (5) programs that provide support and assistance to individuals in need of mental health
treatment and services.
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new text begin (b) $....... in fiscal year 2024 and $....... in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of public safety for grants to local units of government,
federally recognized Indian Tribes within the boundaries of Minnesota, nonprofits, and
other community organizations to be used to provide intervention services to support work
to intervene on behalf of youth who are interacting with the criminal or juvenile justice
system.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Grants for services that reduce barriers and invest in communities. new text end

new text begin (a) As
used in this subdivision, "services that reduce barriers" includes but is not limited to:
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new text begin (1) youth employment programs, including on-the-job training;
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new text begin (2) youth employment or internship opportunities in creative mediums and small business
development;
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new text begin (3) mentorship programs with a focus on individualized guidance counseling, career
counseling, and mental health support for justice-involved youth; and
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new text begin (4) programs that reduce barriers to accessing other services, including but not limited
to transportation assistance, assistance with broadband Internet access, and technology
support.
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new text begin (b) $....... in fiscal year 2024 and $....... in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of public safety for grants to local units of government,
federally recognized Indian Tribes within the boundaries of Minnesota, nonprofits, and
other community organizations to be used to provide services that reduce barriers for youth
in avoiding the criminal or juvenile justice system and to increase investment in their
communities.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Expedited disbursement. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety shall prepare
and make available to the public application materials for grants issued under this section
within three months of an appropriation being made to fund the grants.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall ensure that grant applications are received and reviewed
and awards are made within six months of an appropriation being made to fund the grants.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Grant program administration; reports required. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of
public safety shall ensure that the administration of grants under this section is conducted
by the Office of Justice Programs.
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new text begin (b) Up to 2.5 percent of the appropriations in this section may be used by the
commissioner to administer the grants.
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new text begin (c) The base amount for the grants is $....... in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Beginning in
fiscal year 2028 and thereafter, the base amount for activities under this section is $0. Any
unspent money from this appropriation does not cancel but is available until expended.
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new text begin (d) Applicants for grants under this section must submit an application in the form and
manner established by the commissioner. Applicants must specify the type of grant being
applied for under this section and describe the ways in which grant funds will be used in a
manner that satisfies the requirements for the individual grant.
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new text begin (e) When awarding grants under this section, the commissioner shall prioritize programs
that provide culturally specific programming, programs provided by federally recognized
Indian Tribes within the boundaries of Minnesota, and programs that provide gender-specific
programming. A local unit of government may apply for grants to be used by that applicant
to provide one or more services or as part of a collaborative multijurisdictional group of
governmental units.
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new text begin (f) By February 1 each year, the commissioner shall report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees and divisions having jurisdiction over
criminal justice finance and policy on the implementation, use, and administration of the
grant programs created under this section. At a minimum, the report must identify:
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new text begin (1) the grant recipients;
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new text begin (2) the geographic location of the grant recipients;
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new text begin (3) the total number of individuals served by all grant recipients, disaggregated by race,
ethnicity, gender, and disability status;
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new text begin (4) the total number of individuals who successfully completed programming,
disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status;
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new text begin (5) the total amount of money awarded in grants and the total amount remaining to be
awarded from each appropriation;
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new text begin (6) the amount of money granted to each recipient;
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new text begin (7) the purpose of the grant;
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new text begin (8) the geographic location of the grant recipient;
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new text begin (9) information on how the grant was used; and
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new text begin (10) a summary of relevant measurable outcomes for participants in the program,
including but not limited to rates of employment, truancy, delinquency, community
engagement, performance in school, and ability to access other supportive services.
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