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SF 1025

Foster children receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits trust establishment and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Abeler and 4 co-sponsors

Creates a dedicated Minnesota trust for foster children on SSI, funded by state appropriations to manage assets and support long-term financial stability.

Referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SF 1025

Summary: SF 1025 — Foster children receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits trust establishment and appropriation

Overview

SF 1025 proposes to establish a dedicated trust for Minnesota foster children who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and to provide an appropriation to fund that trust. The bill was introduced on February 6, 2025, and referred to the Health and Human Services committee. A companion measure exists in the House: HF 588.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a formal trust program aimed at managing assets or savings for foster children who receive SSI benefits.
  • Provide state funding to support the setup, operation, and administration of the trust, with the goal of promoting long-term financial stability and coordinated support for eligible youth.
  • Align with existing child welfare and SSI policy goals by integrating trust resources with foster care supports while ensuring compatibility with federal SSI rules.

Key Provisions (high-level, as text is not provided)

  • Establishment of a trust dedicated to foster children receiving SSI benefits.
  • Allocation of state appropriations to fund the trust (amounts and sources to be specified in the bill).
  • Governance and administration framework (which state agency or entity would oversee the trust, and the structure of fiduciary duties).
  • Eligibility criteria and scope (which foster children under state care would be eligible, and how SSI status interacts with trust distributions).
  • Authorized uses of trust assets (e.g., education, health needs, independent living supports, or savings for future needs).
  • Compliance, reporting, and accountability requirements (financial audits, annual reports, and privacy considerations).
  • Coordination with the existing foster care system and SSI program requirements.

Affected Parties

  • Foster children in Minnesota who receive SSI benefits.
  • Minnesota Department of Human Services and potentially related child-welfare agencies responsible for administering foster care programs.
  • State and local entities involved in fiduciary oversight and fiscal management for the trust.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • First reading: February 6, 2025.
  • Referred to: Health and Human Services.
  • Status indicates ongoing consideration in the Minnesota Senate; companion bill HF 588 exists in the House.

Fiscal and Budgetary Considerations

  • The bill would appropriate funds to establish and administer the trust. Specific appropriation amounts and funding mechanisms would be defined in the bill text and any accompanying fiscal note.

Additional Context

  • The companion House bill (HF 588) suggests parallel consideration across chambers, which may influence eventual language and scope if both enactment paths converge.

Note: This summary reflects publicly available metadata and the bill’s title. For precise provisions, eligibility rules, funding levels, and implementation timelines, the full bill text should be consulted when available.

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

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