Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act modified.

Summary

The bill amends several child‑welfare statutes to require agencies and courts to monitor compliance, provide cultural training, and take stronger actions to prevent out‑of‑home placement of African American and other disproportionately represented children. It defines “active efforts” as a higher standard than “reasonable efforts,” obligating agencies to involve families continuously, consider cultural values, and pursue reunification when safe. The changes also expand notification duties to noncustodial parents and relatives.

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