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HF 1857

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 05/19/2013 01:08pm

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

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 05/19/2013

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to employment; implementing a grant program to provide supported
employment services to persons who are deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [268A.16] EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE
DEAF, DEAFBLIND, OR HARD-OF-HEARING.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing grants. new text end

new text begin The commissioner
shall develop and implement a statewide grant program to provide supported employment
services for persons who are deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing. Programs and services
eligible for grants under this section, must:
new text end

new text begin (1) assist persons who are deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing in obtaining and
retaining employment;
new text end

new text begin (2) emphasize individual community placements for clients;
new text end

new text begin (3) ensure interagency collaboration at the local level between vocational
rehabilitation field offices, county service agencies, and community rehabilitation
providers in assisting clients; and
new text end

new text begin (4) involve clients in the planning, development, oversight, and delivery of support
services.
new text end

new text begin Priority for funding shall be given to organizations with experience in developing
innovative employment support services for persons who are deaf, deafblind, and
hard-of-hearing. Each applicant for funds under this section shall submit an evaluation
protocol as part of the grant application.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Employment services for transition-aged youth who are deaf,
deafblind, and hard-of-hearing.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall develop a statewide grant
program to provide school-based communication, access, and employment services for
youth who are deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2016.
new text end