SF 384

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money for support services for families with
children who are deaf or who have a hearing loss.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $200,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of health for
the biennium beginning July 1, 2007, for the purpose of providing family support and
assistance to families with children who are deaf or have a hearing loss. The family
support provided must include direct parent-to-parent assistance and information on
communication, educational, and medical options. The commissioner may contract with a
nonprofit organization that has the ability to provide these services throughout the state.
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