SF 1409

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 06/21/2023 11:04am

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the FATHER
Project.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MINNESOTA.
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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 employment and economic development for a grant
to Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners. The grant must be used to continue
the FATHER Project in Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the surrounding
areas to assist fathers in overcoming barriers that prevent fathers from supporting their
children economically and emotionally, including with community re-entry following
confinement.
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