as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 05/04/2018 11:00am
A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating funds for children's school-linked mental health
grants.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$....... in fiscal year 2019 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of
human services for children's school-linked mental health services. This funding is ongoing.
At least 25 percent of the new funding shall be targeted to providers that can serve schools
that have the highest percentage of special education students categorized as having an
emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD) or high poverty. The commissioner shall ensure
that grants are distributed to rural and urban counties. The commissioner shall require
grantees to use all available third-party reimbursement sources as a condition of receipt of
grant funds. The commissioner must consult with school districts that have not received
school-linked mental health grants but want to collaborate with a community mental health
provider.
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