Minnesota SF1034 allocates $250,000 for a Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester.

Minnesota SF1034 appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of education. This funding is designated for a grant to a nonprofit organization to establish a Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester. The team, composed of community leaders and volunteers, aims to enhance public safety by serving as a liaison between the Black community and law enforcement. Additionally, it will focus on creating opportunities, mediating issues, and advocating for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community.

Minnesota SF1034 allocates $250,000 for a Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester.

Minnesota SF1034 appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of education. This funding is designated for a grant to a nonprofit organization to establish a Community Engagement Response Team in Rochester. The team, composed of community leaders and volunteers, aims to enhance public safety by serving as a liaison between the Black community and law enforcement. Additionally, it will focus on creating opportunities, mediating issues, and advocating for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community.