Minnesota Legislature
HF 2685
as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/25/2019 02:37pm
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A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money to the commissioner of health for a grant
to Cassia Learning Lab for activities to connect older adults with technology
devices.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; CASSIA LEARNING LAB.
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$150,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $150,000 in fiscal year 2021 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of health for a grant to the Cassia Learning Lab to support
activities to connect older adults and their families and caregivers with proven or emerging
technology devices that may be used to help older adults live actively, independently, and
safely in their homes and communities of choice for as long as possible. The commissioner
may use up to $5,000 each year for administration. The Cassia Learning Lab shall use the
grant funds to:
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(1) conduct tours of the learning lab and hold public information sessions to raise public
awareness of technology devices that are available to help older adults remain in their homes
and communities of choice for as long as possible;
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(2) produce and update educational materials on these technology devices, maintain a
comprehensive website, and make educational materials available to older adults and their
families and caregivers at no charge;
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(3) train and pay related costs for volunteers to help older adults evaluate their living
situations, evaluate technology devices that may help older adults remain in their homes
and communities of choice, and assist older adults and their families and caregivers if
appropriate, with learning how to use technology devices;
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(4) purchase and test promising technology devices, pilot their use by older adults, and
evaluate the results; and
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(5) fund administrative costs of the learning lab.
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