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HF 1660

Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to conduct a statewide needs assessment for out-of-school and youth programming, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Bierman and 17 co-sponsors

Directs Minnesota to conduct a statewide needs assessment of out-of-school and youth programming, publish findings, and issue policy and funding recommendations.

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Bill Summary · HF 1660

Summary of HF 1660

HF 1660: Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families directed to conduct a statewide needs assessment for out-of-school and youth programming, report required, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 1660 directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to carry out a comprehensive statewide needs assessment focused on out-of-school time and youth programming. The bill requires an official report detailing findings and recommendations and provides for funding to support the assessment and related activities.

Purpose and intent

  • Identify current landscape, gaps, and needs in out-of-school and youth programming across Minnesota.
  • Inform legislative and policy decisions with data-driven recommendations.
  • Establish a formal process for assessing, reporting, and funding improvements in access to quality programs for children and youth.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • The Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families must conduct a statewide needs assessment of out-of-school time and youth programming.
  • A formal report must be produced that summarizes findings, identifies gaps (e.g., access, geographic disparities, capacity, and target populations), and offers policy and funding recommendations.
  • The bill authorizes an appropriation of money to support the needs assessment and related activities.
  • The exact scope, definitions, methods, reporting format, and timeline are specified in the bill text (not provided here).

Timing, process, and status

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 27, 2025: Introduction and first reading; referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy.
    • March 3, 2025 to May 6, 2025: Several author additions (Sencer-Mura, Rehrauer, Feist, Clardy; Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Hanson, J.; Bierman as author by May 6, 2025).
  • Related bill: SF 2042 (companion in the Senate).
  • Status as of the latest action: Author Bierman added (May 6, 2025).

Who would be affected

  • State government: Department of Children, Youth, and Families (the responsible agency).
  • Out-of-school time and youth programming providers, organizations, and partners statewide.
  • Minnesota children, youth, and families who participate in or rely on such programming.
  • Policymakers and legislators who would use the resulting report to guide funding and program decisions.

Funding and fiscal note

  • The bill provides for money to be appropriated to support the needs assessment and related activities. The specific dollar amount and funding structure would be specified in the bill's fiscal provisions and accompanying fiscal note.

Relationship to related legislation

  • SF 2042 serves as the Senate companion, suggesting parallel consideration in both chambers.

Next steps and potential impact

  • If advanced, the bill would advance to committee hearings where details on methodology, timeline, and exact funding would be debated.
  • The resulting statewide assessment and report could shape future program investments, outreach, and policy reforms aimed at improving access to high-quality out-of-school and youth programming across Minnesota.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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