HF 3175

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/21/2014 04:42pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money for a health impact assessment; requiring
a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT.
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new text begin $....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2015 from the general fund to the commissioner
of health to conduct a health impact assessment. The commissioner shall convene
stakeholders, including but not limited to state and local educational institutions, parent
and community groups, academics, teachers, public safety and law enforcement officials,
and mental health and public health professionals to review and discuss existing data,
research, and information from other states about the health impacts of different school
discipline policies, including but not limited to exclusionary school discipline, positive
behavioral interventions and supports, and restorative justice. The findings shall be used to
make evidence-based recommendations. The recommendations must address any findings
that current policies are resulting in inequitable education or health outcomes.
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new text begin The commissioner of health shall report on findings from the health impact
assessment by January 19, 2015, to the senate and house of representatives committees
with subject matter jurisdiction with preliminary findings and suggestions for possible
action by the legislature. This is a onetime appropriation.
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