1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 1233, the first engrossment, as follows:
1.2Page 357, after line 15, insert:
1.3 "Sec. ....
REDUCTION OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
1.4(a) The Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness established by Minnesota
1.5Statutes, section 462A.29, as it updates its statewide plan to prevent and end homelessness,
1.6shall make recommendation on strategies to reduce the number of youth experiencing
1.7homelessness and to prevent homelessness for youth who are at risk of becoming homeless.
1.8(b) Recommended strategies must take into consideration, to the extent feasible,
1.9issues that contribute to or reduce youth homelessness, including, but not limited to,
1.10mental health, chemical dependency, trafficking of youth for sex or other purposes,
1.11exiting foster care, and involvement in gangs. The recommended strategies must include
1.12supportive services as outlined in section 256K.45, subdivision 5.
1.13(c) The council shall provide an update on the status of its work by December 1,
1.142014, to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over housing, homelessness, and
1.15matters pertaining to youth. If the council determines legislative action is required to
1.16implement recommended strategies, the council shall submit proposals to the legislature at
1.17the earliest possible opportunity."
1.18Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.19Amend the title accordingly