1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; creating medical homes for children with autism spectrum 
1.3 	disorders.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. AUTISM MEDICAL HOME.
 1.6 	The commissioner of health shall issue a request for proposals for development of a 
1.7 	medical home specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders in 
1.8 	Somali children. The medical home must provide early identification and intervention 
1.9 	to Somali children with an autism spectrum disorder and work to develop community 
1.10 	providers who can provide treatment for Somali children.