1st Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/11/2013 03:56pm
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A bill for an act
relating to higher education; requiring the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities and the commissioner of human services to
convene a summit related to mental health and workforce development issues;
requiring a report to the legislature.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, in
cooperation with the commissioner of human services, shall convene a summit of
representatives of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the University of
Minnesota, private colleges, mental health professionals, special education, mental health
advocates, mental health providers, and community mental health centers. The summit
shall develop a comprehensive workforce development plan to:
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(1) increase the number of mental health professionals and practitioners;
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(2) ensure appropriate course work and training experience; and
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(3) increase the number of culturally diverse mental health professionals and
practitioners.
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The plan required by this section shall be submitted to the chairs of the legislative
committees responsible for health and human services policy and higher education policy
no later than January 15, 2015.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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