Centers for independent living appropriation

This bill appropriates $7,011,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $7,011,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to fund grants for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Minnesota. The funds will be distributed by the commissioner of employment and economic development to CILs operating under Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.11. These centers provide support services to help people with disabilities live independently in their communities. The funding directly affects CILs and the people with disabilities they serve, ensuring continued access to independent living programs. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements.