The bill amends the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act by delaying the implementation dates for various provisions originally set for January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029. This change affects multiple sections of the law, including those related to the effective dates for data disaggregation by the Commissioner of Human Services and the development of a compliance system review. Additionally, the timeline for the working group to submit an interim report and the statewide implementation plan has also been extended, with deadlines pushed from 2026 to 2028.

The bill emphasizes the importance of monitoring child welfare outcomes for African American and other disproportionately represented children in the system. It establishes a phase-in program for Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, allowing for additional counties to participate upon request. The Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with reporting on the outcomes of this program, including metrics related to family participation and out-of-home placements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of child welfare policies while providing more time for proper implementation and oversight.