The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to support a statewide family mediation pilot program administered by Community Mediation Minnesota. This funding aims to provide essential support to grandparents and families by enhancing access to family dispute resolution services across the state. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding initiative.

The grant money will be utilized for various purposes, including offering family dispute resolution services, raising awareness of these services, and providing alternative dispute resolution options such as mediation and family reconnection coaching. Additionally, the program will focus on partnering with culturally specific dispute resolution programs, increasing the number and competency of mediators, integrating mediation with other support services, and developing evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.