1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to children's mental health; appropriating funds for identification of early 
1.3 	psychosis, intensive treatment, and supports.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH.
 1.6 	(a) $....... in fiscal year 2014 is appropriated from the general fund to the 
1.7 	commissioner of human services to fund special projects to provide intensive treatment 
1.8 	and supports to adolescents and young adults experiencing psychotic symptoms or 
1.9 	their first psychotic episode. Intensive treatment and supports may include medication 
1.10 	management, psychoeducation for the individual and the individual's family, care 
1.11 	coordination, employment supports, higher education supports, cognitive behavioral 
1.12 	interventions, peer support groups, family support groups, social skills training, crisis 
1.13 	planning, stress management, and supportive housing. The commissioner shall track 
1.14 	project data and by November 1, 2015, submit a report concerning outcomes to the 
1.15 	legislative committees having jurisdiction over human services and early childhood.
1.16 	(b) $....... in fiscal year 2014 is appropriated from the general fund to the 
1.17 	commissioner of human services to provide training and guidance to mental health and 
1.18 	health care professionals on early psychosis in adolescents and young adults, screening 
1.19 	tools, and best practices.