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SF 3264

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/30/2016 08:49am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to criminal justice; appropriating money for training emergency
responders.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin EMERGENCY RESPONDERS; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2017 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of public safety to select and retain a person or entity to train law enforcement, firefighters,
and EMTs to better respond to emergency encounters and crisis situations with individuals
with autism spectrum disorder or to train other individuals or entities to conduct this
training. When selecting a trainer, the commissioner shall consider the trainer's Peace
Officer Standards and Training Board qualified training experience, and demonstrated
knowledge on methods to help responders to effectively respond to emergency situations
involving people with autism spectrum disorder and other related disabilities. The
commissioner shall consult with the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board and the
Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education before selecting a trainer. By
February 15, 2017, the commissioner shall report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the senate and house of representatives committees having jurisdiction over
criminal justice policy and funding on the trainer selected and the training conducted
pursuant to this section, including the number of emergency responders trained and the
departments they represent. This appropriation is available until expended.
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