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SF3106 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Engagement services pilot program appropriation availability extension provision

Related bill: HF2935

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify existing provisions related to human services in Minnesota, particularly focusing on extending the availability of funds for specific mental health and social service programs. These programs include pilot grants, treatment services, and innovation grants geared towards enhancing mental health support and behavioral health services.

Main Provisions

  1. Locked Intensive Residential Treatment Services: Allocates $1 million in fiscal year 2025 for the startup of intensive residential treatment in locked facilities. This funding is meant for patients who meet certain medical criteria and may require competency evaluations. This is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2027.

  2. Engagement Services Pilot Grants: Provides $1.5 million in fiscal year 2025 to support engagement services pilot grants, with $250,000 specifically allocated to Otter Tail County. This one-time appropriation is extended and will be available until June 30, 2028.

  3. Mental Health Innovation Grant Program: Designates $1,321,000 for developing innovative mental health services, with the funds available until June 30, 2026.

  4. Behavioral Health Services for Immigrant and Refugee Communities: Allocates $354,000 to support African Immigrant Community Services in offering culturally-appropriate behavioral health services to new Americans, including those with disabilities, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. The funds are available until June 30, 2027.

Significant Changes

  • The bill extends the funding expiration date for the engagement services pilot grants from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. This includes the specific grant for Otter Tail County.
  • Adjustments to the general fund are noted, with a base level decrease of $1,811,000 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Relevant Terms

  • Human services
  • Mental health
  • Residential treatment services
  • Competency evaluation
  • Engagement services
  • Pilot grants
  • Innovation grant
  • Immigrant and refugee communities
  • Culturally appropriate services

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill involves provisions related to competency attainment or examination under Minnesota Statutes sections 611.40 to 611.59.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "611.40 to 611.59",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Extended availability for several appropriations beyond the standard reversion period."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the availability of appropriations, specifying exceptions to standard reversion rules under Minnesota Statutes section 16A.28, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.28",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allocated funds for innovative mental health services."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Appropriation for the mental health innovation grant program under Minnesota Statutes section 245.4662.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "245.4662",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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