The bill amends the Homeless Youth Act and introduces the "Pathway Home Act," which includes several appropriations aimed at enhancing services for homeless youth and individuals experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. Key provisions include the allowance for grant recipients to carry over unspent funds from the first year of a two-year grant contract, and the appropriation of $20 million for emergency services grants in both fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for the maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System, grants for homeless youth, chosen family grants, transitional housing programs, and operational costs for human services.

Furthermore, the bill appropriates $150 million in fiscal year 2024 for grants to eligible applicants for the development of emergency shelter facilities, with specific criteria for prioritizing projects that expand or improve shelter options. It also includes provisions for staffing costs related to the administration of these grants and mandates a competitive request for proposal process to ensure equitable distribution of funds, particularly emphasizing support for projects in greater Minnesota. The overall aim of the bill is to strengthen the support system for homeless individuals and families, ensuring they have access to safe and adequate shelter and services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256K.45
1st Engrossment: 256K.45
2nd Engrossment: 256K.45
3rd Engrossment: 256K.45
1st Engrossment: 256K.45
2nd Engrossment: 256K.45
3rd Engrossment: 256K.45