The bill focuses on enhancing the child welfare system in Minnesota through a comprehensive fiscal analysis. It mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to contract with a third-party independent consultant by August 1, 2024, to conduct this analysis, which will evaluate various aspects of the child welfare system, including funding sources, data-sharing practices, and the implementation of federal laws such as the Family First Prevention Services Act. A working group consisting of 11 members from various relevant organizations and agencies will support the consultant throughout the process. The consultant is required to submit a final report by March 15, 2025, detailing the findings and proposing any necessary legislative changes.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025 to facilitate the hiring of the consultant. This funding is intended to ensure that the analysis is thorough and that the consultant has the necessary resources to provide a comprehensive evaluation of Minnesota's child welfare system. The effective date of the bill is the day following its final enactment.