This bill appropriates funds for the Minnesota Board on Aging, allocating $1,995,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $2,071,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of human services. The funding is intended to enhance the Board's capacity to comply with federal regulations and improve services under the federal Older Americans Act.

Specifically, the bill provides for the addition of several full-time equivalent positions: one to ensure compliance and assist area agencies on aging, another for policy development related to the Older Americans Act, two to support the Senior LinkAge Line's operational needs, and 18 additional staff for area agencies on aging contact centers. This appropriation is intended to be added to the base budget, thereby increasing the resources available to meet the growing demands for services.