Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2554

Introduced
3/2/23  

Caption

Homelessness program outcomes established, and reports required.

Impact

The enactment of HF2554 would significantly affect the administration of state-funded programs targeting homelessness. It requires detailed reporting every two years, allowing for an analysis of various indicators including the number of clients served, total program costs, and changes in homelessness statistics. This framework is anticipated to provide policymakers and the public with essential insights into the effectiveness of current programs, ultimately facilitating informed decisions regarding future funding and support.

Summary

House File 2554 aims to establish a comprehensive framework for measuring and reporting outcomes related to homelessness in Minnesota. The bill mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to develop a uniform outcome measurement and reporting system for programs designed to assist persons experiencing homelessness. This action seeks to improve accountability and effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs including emergency services grants and long-term supportive services.

Contention

Discussion surrounding HF2554 has included points of contention regarding the adequacy of the proposed data collection and its potential burden on service providers. Opponents have expressed concerns that stringent reporting requirements could detract from the services provided to clients, particularly if the focus shifts towards fulfilling bureaucratic reporting over direct support. Conversely, supporters argue that having a robust measurement system is essential for ensuring resources are effectively allocated to combat homelessness.

Companion Bills

MN SF230

Similar To Homelessness program outcomes establishment

Previously Filed As

MN SF230

Homelessness program outcomes establishment

MN HF2476

Child protection; economic supports; housing and homelessness; child care licensing; Department of Children, Youth, and Families provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HF5280

Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.

MN HF5317

Governor's budget bill for health and human services; health care, child welfare, child care licensing , Department of Health, and Department of Children, Youth, and Families provisions modified; health and human services law technical changes made; appropriations for forecasted programs adjusted; penalties imposed; and money appropriated.

MN SF2213

Cultural and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Grant Program establishment; Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist Grant program establishment; Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program establishment; Housing with Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness program establishment

MN HF5267

Governor's budget bill for early childhood programs; child welfare and child care licensing provisions modified; technical changes to early childhood law made; Department of Children, Youth, and Families recodification updated; and money appropriated.

MN HF2910

Various child care, health, human services, and housing governing provisions modified; forecast adjustments made; technical and conforming changes made; funds allocated; grants established; reports required; and money transferred and appropriated.

MN HF4190

Client supports expanded, substance use disorder licensing requirements modified, reporting system created, behavioral health reimbursement modified, tax provisions modified for individuals employed in substance use disorder treatment programs, and reports required.

MN SF5385

Health and Human Services supplemental appropriations

MN HF2900

Child care, child safety and permanency, child support, economic assistance, deep poverty, housing and homelessness, behavioral health, medical education and research cost account, MinnesotaCare, Tribal Elder Office, background studies, and licensing governing provisions modified; and money appropriated.

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CA AB67

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CA AB2161

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CA AB2490

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CA SB687

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CA SB914

HELP Act.

CA AB1738

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