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HF 3970

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 03/27/2006

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
 relating to human services; requiring foster care providers to annually provide
mental health training; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 245A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [245A.167] MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
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new text begin (a) Foster care agencies and foster care providers licensed under this chapter shall
conduct and document training that fulfills the requirements in this section.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Training required under this section must be at least two hours in length and
completed at orientation training. One hour of training shall be repeated annually. At a
minimum, the training must address causes, symptoms, and key warning signs of mental
health disorders and cultural considerations.
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new text begin (c) Training under paragraph (b) must be provided by organizations approved by the
Department of Human Services.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2006.
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