HF 480

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; authorizing a pilot project for Minnesota family
investment program families; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PILOT PROJECT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Pilot project authorized. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of human services
shall fund a two-year pilot project to measure the impact of children's identified mental
health needs, including social and emotional needs, on Minnesota family investment
program (MFIP) participants' ability to obtain and retain employment. The project shall
also measure the impact on work activity of MFIP participants' needs to address their
children's identified mental health needs.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Provider and agency proposals. new text end

new text begin (a) Interested MFIP providers and
agencies shall:
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new text begin (1) submit proposals defining how they will identify participants whose children
have mental health needs that hinder the employment process;
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new text begin (2) connect families with appropriate developmental, social, and emotional
screenings and services; and
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new text begin (3) incorporate those services into the participant's employment plan.
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new text begin Each proposal under this paragraph must include an evaluation component.
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new text begin (b) Interested MFIP providers and agencies shall develop a protocol to inform MFIP
participants of the following:
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new text begin (1) the availability of developmental, social, and emotional screening tools for
children and youth;
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new text begin (2) the purpose of the screenings;
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new text begin (3) how the information will be used to assist the participants in identifying and
addressing potential barriers to employment; and
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new text begin (4) that their employment plan may be modified based on the screening results.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Program components. new text end

new text begin (a) MFIP providers shall obtain the participant's
written consent for participation in the pilot project, including consent for developmental,
social, and emotional screening.
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new text begin (b) MFIP providers shall coordinate with county social service agencies and health
plans to assist recipients in arranging referrals indicated by the screening results.
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new text begin (c) Tools used for developmental, social, and emotional screenings shall be approved
by the commissioner of human services.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Program evaluation. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of human services shall conduct
an evaluation of the pilot project to determine:
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new text begin (1) the number of participants who took part in the screening;
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new text begin (2) the number of children who were screened and what screening tools were used;
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new text begin (3) the number of children who were identified in the screening who needed referral
or follow-up services;
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new text begin (4) the number of children who received services, what agency provided the services,
and what type of services were provided;
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new text begin (5) the number of employment plans that were adjusted to include the activities
recommended in the screenings;
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new text begin (6) the changes in work participation rates;
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new text begin (7) the changes in earned income;
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new text begin (8) the changes in sanction rates; and
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new text begin (9) the participants' report of program effectiveness.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Work activity. new text end

new text begin Participant involvement in screenings and subsequent
referral and follow-up services shall count as work activity under Minnesota Statutes,
section 256J.49, subdivision 13.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2008 and $....... in fiscal year 2009 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of human services to fund the pilot project under
section 1.
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