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 and compliance system reviews. Specifically, the deadlines for the commissioner of human services to begin disaggregating data and for counties to develop a compliance review system have been pushed back to 2029. Additionally, the expiration date for certain provisions has also been extended from 2027 to 2029.

The bill also establishes a phase-in program for the implementation of the act in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, with a requirement for the commissioner of human services to report on the outcomes of this program. The working group tasked with overseeing the phase-in program will include representatives from various organizations and must submit an interim report by January 1, 2026, detailing the initial needs for implementation and any necessary statutory changes. The overall goal of these amendments is to ensure a more effective and measured approach to addressing child welfare disparities within the African American community in Minnesota.