SF 1412

1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 06/13/2012 02:38pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; establishing specialized foster care for people with
autism.

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

Section 1. new text begin FOSTER CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM.
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new text begin The commissioner shall identify and coordinate with one or more counties that
agree to issue a foster care license and authorize funding for people with autism who are
currently receiving home and community-based services under Minnesota Statutes, section
256B.092 or 256B.49. Children eligible under this section must be in an out-of-home
placement approved by the lead agency that has legal responsibility for the placement.
Nothing in this section must be construed as restricting an individual's choice of provider.
The commissioner will assist the interested county or counties with obtaining necessary
capacity within the moratorium under Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.03, subdivision 7.
The commissioner shall coordinate with the interested counties and issue a request for
information to identify providers who have the training and skills to meet the needs of
the individuals identified in this section.
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