This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2310) relates to human services and extends the availability of grants for supported decision-making programs. Key provisions include:

1. Extension of Evaluation and Reporting Deadlines:

   • The commissioner must submit an interim report by December 1, 2024, detailing the impact and outcomes of the grants, including the number of grants awarded, recipient organizations, and evidence of increased use of supported decision-making over restrictive alternatives like guardianship.
     
   • The deadline for the final report is extended from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2026. This report will provide updated information, the total number of people served, and details on how grant funds were used.

2. Reallocation of Unspent Funds:

   • Any unspent funds from the fiscal year 2024 appropriation for supported decision-making programs will be canceled.
     
   • The canceled funds will be re-appropriated in fiscal year 2026 for the same purpose.

This bill aims to ensure continued financial support and oversight for supported decision-making programs, which help individuals make their own decisions rather than relying on restrictive legal arrangements.