HF 3098

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/19/2024 04:35pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; appropriating money for a Somali mental health pilot
project.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; SOMALI MENTAL HEALTH PILOT PROJECT.
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new text begin (a) $900,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $900,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of human services for a grant to the Intercultural
Mutual Assistance Association for a pilot project in the city of Rochester to provide mental
health education and support services to Somali students and mothers. The Intercultural
Mutual Assistance Association shall partner with the Rochester Math and Science Academy
and the Somali American Social Service Association to implement the pilot project.
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new text begin (b) As part of the pilot project, the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association and its
partners shall:
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new text begin (1) expand a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills in Schools pilot program for 20 or
more additional students attending the Rochester Math and Science Academy and offer the
program annually;
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new text begin (2) develop and provide an educational program at the Rochester Math and Science
Academy to build resiliency skills and improve students' social and emotional development;
and
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new text begin (3) establish a discussion group for mothers of students attending the Rochester Math
and Science Academy to promote physical and emotional wellness.
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new text begin (c) Grant funds may be used for pilot program development and implementation, staffing,
training, and administrative costs.
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new text begin (d) By January 15, 2025, the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association must submit
a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over mental health detailing the results of the pilot project. This is a onetime
appropriation.
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