African American Child Well-Being Advisory Council reports modifications and child protection workers, child welfare technology improvements, and Family First Prevention Services Act grants appropriations

This bill requires Minnesota child welfare agencies to conduct annual case reviews focusing on African American children and other disproportionately represented groups, tracking 11 specific data points like foster care placements, reunification rates, and access to culturally appropriate services. Agencies must develop remediation plans with measurable goals to address disparities identified in these reviews, with the first report due by October 2031. The African American Child Well-Being Advisory Council must submit annual reports to legislators on system implementation, staffing needs, and recommendations for improving outcomes by November 2026 and 2030. The bill also appropriates funds for child protection worker staffing, technology upgrades, and Family First Prevention Services Act grants. It directly affects child welfare agencies, the Advisory Council, and legislative committees overseeing child protection.