as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/19/2017 09:17am
A bill for an act
relating to human services; appropriating money for culturally competent mental
health provider grants.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$....... in fiscal year 2018 and $....... in fiscal year 2019 are appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of human services for grants to organizations and individuals
providing culturally competent mental health consultation to foster connections between
the mental health community and cultural and ethnic communities. Culturally competent
provider consultation includes:
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(1) having a culturally competent provider as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section
256B.0943, subdivision 1, paragraph (e);
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(2) providing regular consultation to mental health professionals and practitioners serving
families from cultural and ethnic communities; and
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(3) providing culturally appropriate referrals for services for parents and children with
mental health conditions.
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