Minnesota HF660 appropriates $250,000 for a Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester.

Minnesota HF660 allocates $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of education. This funding is intended for a grant to a nonprofit organization to establish a Community Engagement Response Team in the Rochester area. The team will consist of community leaders and volunteers, focusing on enhancing public safety by serving as a liaison between the Black community and law enforcement. Additionally, the team will curate opportunities, mediate problems, and provide advocacy for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community.

Minnesota HF660 appropriates $250,000 for a Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester.

Minnesota HF660 allocates $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of education. This funding is intended for a grant to a nonprofit organization to establish a Community Engagement Response Team in the Rochester area. The team will consist of community leaders and volunteers, focusing on enhancing public safety by serving as a liaison between the Black community and law enforcement. Additionally, the team will curate opportunities, mediate problems, and provide advocacy for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community.