SF 673

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/02/2023 09:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; funding family supportive housing programs;
appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
256K.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [256K.50] FAMILY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.
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new text begin (b) "Family" means a nontemporary household unit that includes at least one child and
one parent or legal guardian.
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new text begin (c) "Family permanent supportive housing" means housing that:
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new text begin (1) is not time limited;
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new text begin (2) is affordable for those at or below 30 percent of the area median income;
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new text begin (3) offers specialized support services to residents tailored to the needs of children and
families; and
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new text begin (4) is available to families with multiple barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing,
including but not limited to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; those with
mental illness, substance use disorders, and other disabilities; and those referred by child
protection services.
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new text begin (d) "Resident" means a resident of family permanent supportive housing.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Specialized family support services. new text end

new text begin Specialized family support services are
nonmandatory, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate services designed to help family
residents maintain secure, dignified housing and provide a safe, stable environment for
children. Services provided may include but are not limited to:
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new text begin (1) age-appropriate child-centric services for education and enrichment;
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new text begin (2) stabilization services such as:
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new text begin (i) educational assessment and referrals to educational programs;
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new text begin (ii) career planning, work skill training, job placement, and employment retention;
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new text begin (iii) budgeting and money management;
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new text begin (iv) referral for counseling regarding violence and sexual exploitation;
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new text begin (v) referral for medical or psychiatric services or substance use disorder treatment;
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new text begin (vi) parenting skills training;
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new text begin (vii) self-sufficiency support services or life skill training, including tenant education
and support to sustain housing; and
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new text begin (viii) aftercare and follow-up services; and
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new text begin (3) 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week on-site staffing including but not limited to front
desk and security.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Funding. new text end

new text begin Funds appropriated for this section may be expended on programs
described under subdivision 2, technical assistance, and capacity building to meet the greatest
need on a statewide basis. The commissioner must provide outreach, technical assistance,
and program development support to increase capacity to new and existing service providers
to better meet needs statewide.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of human services for the purposes of Minnesota
Statutes, section 256K.50.
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