The bill appropriates $25,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota Supreme Court, specifically for a grant to the National Parents Organization. The funding is designated for a study that will analyze child custody and parenting time outcomes in Minnesota's judicial system. The study will focus on reviewing court files related to divorce, custody, parenting time, and paternity cases.
Additionally, the National Parents Organization is required to submit a report by December 31, 2026, detailing their findings from the study, including outcomes for children involved in custody and parenting time cases. The report will also provide legislative suggestions aimed at improving family outcomes in Minnesota. This appropriation is a one-time allocation intended to enhance understanding and potentially reform family law practices in the state.