Fiscal analysis of child welfare system required; comprehensive child welfare program, practice, and service evaluation required; reports required; and money appropriated.

HF 2135 requires Minnesota's child welfare system to undergo a detailed fiscal analysis and comprehensive program evaluation. It mandates a third-party consultant to examine federal funding sources (like Title IV-E and IV-B reimbursements), budgeting processes, and system integration, while also engaging tribal nations, community advocates, and those with lived experience. The analysis must identify ways to maximize federal funding, address inequities, and recommend state investment or legislative changes by June 2027. The resulting report will guide improvements to child welfare services for children and families in Minnesota’s system.