HF 1575

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

A bill for an act
relating to public health; creating a grant program to support new school-based
health clinics; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [145.9263] SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC GRANTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Grants authorized. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of health may award grants
to school districts, statutory or home rule charter cities, counties, or nonprofit corporations
in order to establish school-based health clinics, subject to the following provisions:
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new text begin (a) Grantees must provide a 50 percent match to the state grant funds with private
funds, local government funds, or a combination of the two.
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new text begin (b) In awarding grants, the commissioner shall give preference to grant applicants
that can maximize federal funds, including, but not limited to, Medicaid and the federal
maternal and child health block grant.
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new text begin (c) School-based health clinics that receive a state grant under this section must
provide, but are not limited to, the following services:
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new text begin (1) comprehensive health assessments;
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new text begin (2) prescriptions for medications;
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new text begin (3) asthma treatment;
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new text begin (4) nutrition counseling;
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new text begin (5) immunizations;
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new text begin (6) mental health assessments and therapy, or referrals for these services; and
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new text begin (7) laboratory tests.
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new text begin (d) When school is in session, school-based health clinics that receive a state grant
under this section must be staffed with primary care providers at least 25 hours per week.
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