SF 1364

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

A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring the commissioner of human services to
grant licenses to certain programs for youth with disabilities; requiring the
commissioner to recommend modifications to existing licensure standards;
requiring reports.

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

Section 1. new text begin LICENSURE; SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A, upon the
recommendation of a county agency, the commissioner of human services shall grant a
license with any necessary variances to a nonresidential program for youth which provides
services to youth with disabilities under age 21 during nonschool hours established
to ensure health and safety, prevent out-of-home placement, and increase community
inclusion of youth with disabilities. The nonresidential youth program is subject to the
conditions of any variances granted and with consumer rights under Minnesota Statutes,
section 245B.04, consumer protection standards under Minnesota Statutes, section
245B.05, service standards under Minnesota Statutes, section 245B.06, management
standards under Minnesota Statutes, section 245B.07, and fire marshal inspections under
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.151, until the commissioner develops other licensure
requirements for this type of program.
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new text begin (b) By February 1, 2008, the commissioner shall recommend amendments to
licensure requirements in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A, to allow licensure of
appropriate services for school-age youth with disabilities under age 21 who need
supervision and services to develop skills necessary to maintain personal safety and
increase their independence, productivity, and participation in their communities during
nonschool hours. As part of developing the recommendations, the commissioner shall
survey county agencies to determine how the needs of youth with disabilities under age 21
who require supervision and support services are being met and the funding sources used.
The recommendations must be provided to the house and senate chairs of the committees
with jurisdiction over licensing of programs for youth with disabilities.
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