This bill aims to amend the expiration date of a community-based pilot project established by the Herbert Henderson Office on Minority Affairs, which focuses on promoting public health through comprehensive community development in West Virginia. The current expiration date of July 1, 2021, is proposed to be extended to July 1, 2031. The pilot project is designed to address critical issues such as poverty, substance abuse, and other social determinants of health, while also enhancing community health, labor force participation, and economic development across various community types, including rural, suburban, and urban areas.

Additionally, the pilot project will involve collaboration with selected nonprofit organizations and will be funded by coordinating existing projects and leveraging resources from federal and state services. The office is also required to report on the pilot program's efforts and progress to the Select Committee on Minority Affairs Interim Committee. This bill seeks to ensure the continuation and effectiveness of the pilot program in improving public health and community development in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 5-26-3