SF 407

1st Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:12am

A bill for an act
relating to finance; requiring a map of money used to support children; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [16A.89] MAP OF MONEY USED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Resource map. new text end

new text begin (a) After soliciting public input as required by
paragraph (b), the commissioner shall design and oversee a resource mapping of all federal
and state funding sources and streams that serve the primary function of supporting the
health, safety, permanence, growth, development, and education of children in this state.
For purposes of this section, "children" includes individuals under 21 years of age.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall solicit public input regarding the resource mapping
required by this section by providing public notice of the mapping project and subsequent
revisions on the Department of Finance Web site. The commissioner shall provide
an opportunity for members of the public to provide suggestions for the design and
development of the project. In particular, the commissioner shall seek suggestions and
comments from individuals who have conducted relevant research at higher education
institutions and from individuals with relevant experience at nonprofit institutions and
foundations.
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new text begin (c) The resource mapping must include, but is not limited to:
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new text begin (1) an inventory of all federal and state funding sources that support children in this
state, including prenatal services for pregnant women;
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new text begin (2) an inventory of all state, federal, or government-subsidized services and programs
offered to children in this state, set out by program, target population, geographical region,
agency, or any other grouping that would assist the legislature in determining whether
there are overlapping programs that lead to duplication within the state, gaps in service
delivery, and any administrative inefficiencies generally;
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new text begin (3) a description of the manner in which the money is being used within the agencies
or organizations, the performance measures in place to assess the use of the money, and
the intended outcomes of the programs and services;
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new text begin (4) government mandates for the use of the money, if any; and
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new text begin (5) an inventory of the money for which the state may be eligible, but is currently
not receiving or using, and the reasons why the money is not being used.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Updates. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall ensure that the resource map is
periodically and timely updated to maintain a current resource map of the money used
to support children in the state.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Agency assistance. new text end

new text begin Upon request, each state department or agency shall
provide assistance to the commissioner for the purpose of this section.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin By January 15 of each year, the commissioner shall report to
the legislative committees and budget divisions with jurisdiction over children, family
security, education, health, human services, housing, public safety, and the judiciary
by providing an electronic version of the executive summary included in the report
required by this subdivision. The report must be available online and must include the
resource map and any recommendations, including proposed legislation, for improving the
efficiency and effectiveness of programs intended to benefit children in this state.
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Sec. 2. new text begin REPORT.
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new text begin The first annual report under section 1, subdivision 4, may be a preliminary report;
subsequent annual reports must be full reports.
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Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Section 1 is effective July 1, 2009.
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