1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to child protection and placement; authorizing community-specific 
1.3 	boards to apply for and accept gifts and grants; appropriating money;amending 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 257.0768, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 257.0768, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 7.Grants, gifts, donations, and appropriations. Each board may apply 
1.9 	for grants and accept gifts, donations, and appropriations from tribes, individuals, 
1.10 	governmental, or nongovernmental sources relating to the duties of each board. Grants, 
1.11 	gifts, donations, and appropriations received are appropriated to the designated board. 
1.12 	Each board may seek and apply for grants from government, tribes, the private sector, and 
1.13 	foundations to develop new programs and initiatives and to continue existing programs 
1.14 	and initiatives. These funds may also be used to reimburse designated board members 
1.15 	for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in aiding and assisting the ombudsperson 
1.16 	in programs and initiatives, but may not be used for operating expenses for the Office 
1.17 	of Ombudsperson for Families.