Share and Get Involved

Stakeholder and other Public Involvement

There are several ways stakeholders can be involved. The research team will collect and analyze public input throughout the study. The final report will incorporate this input. To get involved:

• Visit study website: https://mn.gov/admin/disparity-study/.
• Participate in a public forum (see schedule on the website).
• Call the Disparity Study Hotline at (602) 704-0125 or send input to JointMNDisparityStudy2025@keenindependent.com. 
• Provide comments on the draft report when distributed to the public (spring 2025).

Schedule

The Minnesota Department of Administration initiated the disparity study in February 2024. Reports will be submitted to each participating entity in the summer of 2025.

Public forums

Register to Attend a Public Forum

Select a public forum to learn more about or comment on the 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study.

• Thursday, June 26, 2025 (virtual attendance)
  12:30 to 1:30 pm CDT
  Virtual: Click here to register for June 26
• Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (virtual attendance)
  4:30 to 5:30 pm CDT
  Virtual: Click here to register for July 1
• Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (virtual attendance)
  9:00 to 10:00 am CDT
  Virtual: Click here to register for July 8
• Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (virtual attendance)
  12:30 to 1:30 pm CDT
  Virtual: Click here to register for July 9

Submit Comments

To submit comments regarding the Disparity Study, contact us using the information below:

• Phone: 602-704-0125.
• Email: JointMNDisparityStudy2025@keenindependent.com