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HF2935 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Availability of the appropriation for an engagement services pilot grant extended.

Related bill: SF3106

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing legislation relating to human services grants in Minnesota, specifically extending the availability of certain appropriations for grant programs. These amendments focus on mental health services, engagement services for adults, and behavioral health services for immigrant and refugee communities.

Main Provisions

  • Locked Intensive Residential Treatment Services:

    • Allocates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 as startup funds for intensive residential treatment providers.
    • This funding supports treatment in locked facilities for patients who meet specific medical necessity criteria and may require competency examinations.
    • Funds are available until June 30, 2027.

  • Engagement Services Pilot Grants:

    • Extends $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 for engagement services pilot grants, with $250,000 specifically allocated to Otter Tail County.
    • The purpose of these grants is to support engagement services for individuals needing mental health assistance.
    • This funding is now available until June 30, 2028.

  • Mental Health Innovation Grant Program:

    • Provides $1,321,000 for the fiscal year 2025 to support innovative mental health programs under Minnesota Statutes.
    • The funding remains available until June 30, 2026.

  • Behavioral Health Services for Immigrant and Refugee Communities:

    • Allocates $354,000 in fiscal year 2025 towards African Immigrant Community Services.
    • These funds are aimed at providing culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services.
    • Services focus on new Americans with disabilities and maintain continuity of care by connecting individuals with alternative service providers.
    • Funding is available until June 30, 2027.

  • Base Level Adjustment:

    • Decreases the general fund base by $1,811,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Significant Changes

  • The bill extends previously set expiration dates for funding availability to provide more time for the utilization of the appropriated funds. This change affects the engagement services pilot grants and locked intensive residential services, ensuring they can provide continuous support and services beyond the initially set dates.

Relevant Terms

human services, adult mental health grants, intensive residential treatment, medical necessity, competency examination, engagement services, mental health innovation, behavioral health services, immigrant communities, culturally appropriate services, substance use disorders, fiscal appropriations, continuity of care, funding extension.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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