Minnesota SF1835 allocates $150,000 annually for two years to fund legal representation for children in need of protection or services and those in.

Minnesota SF1835 provides funding to support legal representation for children in need of protection or services and those in out-of-home placement. The bill allocates $150,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. The grant requires an equal match from nonstate funds, which can be in cash, in kind, or a combination of both, including the value of volunteer attorney time. This funding is in addition to any other appropriations for the legal representation of children.

Minnesota SF1835 allocates $150,000 annually for two years to fund legal representation for children in need of protection or services and those in.

Minnesota SF1835 provides funding to support legal representation for children in need of protection or services and those in out-of-home placement. The bill allocates $150,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. The grant requires an equal match from nonstate funds, which can be in cash, in kind, or a combination of both, including the value of volunteer attorney time. This funding is in addition to any other appropriations for the legal representation of children.