SF 1078

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/06/2013 08:56am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; appropriating money for Advocating Change Together.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $310,000 for the biennium beginning July 1, 2013, is appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of human services for a grant to Advocating Change Together
(ACT) to maintain and promote services for persons with intellectual and developmental
disabilities throughout the state. Of this appropriation:
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new text begin (1) $120,000 is for direct costs associated with the delivery and evaluation of
peer-to-peer training programs administered throughout the state, focusing on education,
employment, housing, transportation, and voting;
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new text begin (2) $100,000 is for delivery of a variety of statewide conferences focusing on
leadership and skill development within the disability community; and
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new text begin (3) $90,000 is for administrative and general operating costs associated with
managing or maintaining facilities, program delivery, staff, and technology.
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