HF 631

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/18/2013 01:33pm

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; requiring the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities and the commissioner of human services to
convene a summit related to mental health and workforce development issues;
requiring a report to the legislature.

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

Section 1. new text begin WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN; MENTAL HEALTH
ISSUES SUMMIT.
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new text begin The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, in
cooperation with the commissioner of human services, shall convene a summit of
representatives of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the University of
Minnesota, private colleges, mental health professionals, special education, children's
mental health advocates, children's mental health providers, and community mental health
centers. The summit shall develop a comprehensive workforce development plan to:
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new text begin (1) increase the number of mental health professionals and practitioners working in
the field of children's mental health;
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new text begin (2) ensure appropriate course work and training experience; and
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new text begin (3) increase the number of culturally diverse mental health professionals and
practitioners.
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new text begin The plan required by this section shall be submitted to the chairs of the legislative
committees responsible for health and human services policy and higher education policy
no later than January 15, 2015.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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