[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed two bills into law that will transfer programs from the Department of Human Services to new state agencies.

Chapter 80, House File 3646 codifies the Department of Children, Youth, and Families into statute. This will direct programs currently run by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Education, and Public Safety to come together to improve the effectiveness of services for children and families.

Chapter 79, House File 3987 transfers duties from Department of Human Services to Department of Direct Care and Treatment. This transfer will improve the agency’s ability to oversee and manage health care sites across the state.