ParentChild+ program funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

HF 994 provides state funding to expand and sustain Minnesota’s Parent-Child Home Visiting program.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy

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Overview

Bill: HF 994

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Title: ParentChild+ program funding provided, and money appropriated

Primary sponsor: (Introduced with) Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (co-sponsor)

Committee: Referred to the House “Children and Families Finance and Policy” after introduction

Action to date: Introduction and first reading on February 17, 2025

Purpose and Intent

HF 994 aims to provide funding for the Parent-Child Home Visiting (PCHV) program in Minnesota and to appropriate state dollars to support program operations and expansion. The bill appears focused on ensuring state financial support to expand access to parent-child home visiting services, which typically pair trained home visitors with low-income families to promote child development, literacy, and family well-being.

Key Provisions and Changes

While the text provided does not include the full bill language, the bill’s title and summary indicate:
- ** appropriation of funds** dedicated to the Parent-Child Home Visiting program
- Funding authorization for implementation, maintenance, and potential expansion of PCHV services within Minnesota
- Potentially specific allocation details (e.g., total dollar amount, duration of funding, and any earmarked sub-programs or grant structures) may be included in the bill text
- Administrative and programmatic references typically associated with PCHV, including collaboration with local public health agencies, school districts, or community-based organizations that deliver home visiting services

Affected Parties and Impacts

Target population: Families with young children (commonly prenatal to age 5) who would benefit from home visiting services and parent support.

Service providers: Organizations delivering PCHV services, including nonprofits, local public health departments, and community-based agencies.

State government: Minnesota Department of Health (or equivalent agency overseeing home visiting programs) would administer the funding and reporting requirements.

Beneficiaries: Children’s developmental outcomes (literacy, school readiness) and family well-being through increased parental engagement and access to resources.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and first reading occurred on February 17, 2025.

Next steps (typical legislative process) would include:

Referral to a committee for a more detailed review and amendments
Possible committee votes, floor debate, and amendments
Passage in one or both chambers and final reconciliation before sending to the governor
If enacted, the funding would be implemented according to the appropriations schedule established in the bill and any related grant cycles

Notes

The summary reflects limited bill text available in the provided information. The final bill language will specify:

The exact dollar amount of funding and any matching requirements, if applicable
The duration of funding (e.g., biennial budget line item or multi-year authorization)
Oversight, reporting, and evaluation requirements to ensure accountability and measure outcomes
Any specific program standards or compliance guidelines for PCHV delivery in Minnesota

If you’d like, I can refine this summary once the full bill text is available or provide a comparison with existing PCHV funding and Minnesota’s current home visiting framework.

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