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 of the act and the disaggregation of data by the commissioner of human services. Additionally, the timeline for developing a compliance system review and submitting reports to legislative committees has also been extended, with deadlines pushed from 2026 to 2028.

The bill also establishes a phase-in program for the implementation of the act in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, with provisions for additional counties to join upon request. The commissioner of human services is tasked with reporting on the outcomes of this program, including metrics related to family participation and child placements. Furthermore, a working group is to be formed to oversee the phase-in program, evaluate its costs, and provide recommendations for future implementation statewide. The expiration date for certain sections of the act has also been extended from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2029.