HF2311 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Commissioner of human services prohibited from limiting currently available day services or special minimum wage rules or policies.
Related bill: SF2541
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2311), authored by Representative Baker, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.4905, subdivision 5a. The bill focuses on disability waiver services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Key provisions of the bill include:
Employment First Implementation: The bill reiterates that disability waiver programs should presume that all working-age Minnesotans with disabilities can work and attain competitive, integrated employment with appropriate support.
Informed Decision-Making: Each working-age waiver recipient must be provided an opportunity to pursue competitive employment and earn a competitive wage before being exclusively placed in day services.
Prohibition on Limitations to Day Services and Special Minimum Wage: The bill prevents the Commissioner of Human Services from adopting any rule or policy that:
- Eliminates, reduces, or limits the availability of day services.
- Restricts the ability of waiver recipients to earn a special minimum wage under a 14(c) certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act or a permit issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
In summary, the bill aims to protect current disability employment policies, ensuring access to both day services and special minimum wage employment opportunities for individuals receiving disability waivers.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
Citations
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