Minnesota Legislature
SF 382
as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 01/26/2023 09:33am
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to human services; creating emergency grant program for autism spectrum
disorder treatment providers; appropriating money.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. new text begin EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER TREATMENT PROVIDERS.
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given them.
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(b) "Autism spectrum disorder" has the meaning given to "autism spectrum disorder or
a related condition" in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0949, subdivision 2, paragraph
(d).
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(c) "Autism spectrum disorder treatment services" means treatment services delivered
through the following service components and modalities:
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(1) patient psychotherapy, patient and family psychotherapy, family psychotherapy,
psychotherapy for crisis, and group psychotherapy;
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(2) individual, family, or group skills training provided by a mental health professional,
clinical trainee, or mental health practitioner;
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(3) crisis planning;
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(4) mental health behavioral aide services;
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(5) direction of a mental health behavioral aide;
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(6) mental health service plan development;
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(7) children's day treatment;
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(8) applied behavior analysis (ABA);
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(9) developmental individual-difference relationship-based model (DIR/Floortime);
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(10) early start Denver model (ESDM);
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(11) PLAY project;
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(12) relationship development intervention (RDI); and
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(13) additional service components or modalities not listed in clauses (1) to (12) upon
approval by the commissioner.
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(d) "Certified children's therapeutic services and supports provider" or "certified CTSS
provider" means a provider entity certified by the commissioner of human services under
the certification process in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0943, subdivision 4.
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(e) "Qualified early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention provider" or
"qualified EIDBI provider" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0949,
subdivision 2, paragraph (q).
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Emergency grant program for autism spectrum disorder treatment
providers.
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The commissioner of human services shall award emergency grant money to
certified CTSS providers and qualified eligible EIDBI providers to support the stability of
the autism spectrum disorder treatment provider sector during and after the COVID-19
public health emergency.
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new text begin Eligible providers. new text end
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The following providers are eligible to receive emergency
grants under this section:
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(1) qualified EIDBI providers delivering autism spectrum disorder treatment services;
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(2) certified CTSS providers delivering autism spectrum disorder treatment services.
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new text begin Allocation of grants. new text end
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(a) Eligible providers must apply for a grant under this
section on an application in the form specified by the commissioner, which at a minimum
must contain:
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(1) a description of the purpose or project for which grant funds will be used;
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(2) a description of the specific problem the grant funds will address;
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(3) a description of achievable objectives, a work plan, and a timeline for implementation
and completion of processes or projects enabled by the grant; and
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(4) a process for documenting and evaluating results of the grant.
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(b) The commissioner shall review each application to determine whether the application
is complete and whether the applicant and the project are eligible for a grant. In evaluating
applications, the commissioner shall establish criteria including but not limited to:
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(1) the eligibility of the project;
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(2) the applicant's thoroughness and clarity in describing the problem grant funds are
intended to address;
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(3) a description of the applicant's proposed project;
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(4) a description of the population demographics and service area of the proposed project;
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(5) the manner in which the applicant will demonstrate the effectiveness of any projects
undertaken;
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(6) the proposed project's longevity and demonstrated financial sustainability after the
initial grant period; and
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(7) the evidence of efficiencies and effectiveness gained through collaborative efforts.
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(c) The commissioner may consider other relevant factors in addition to those listed in
paragraph (b).
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(d) In evaluating applications, the commissioner may request from the applicant additional
information regarding a proposed project, including information on project cost. An
applicant's failure to provide the information requested disqualifies an applicant.
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(e) The commissioner shall determine the number of grants awarded.
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(f) The commissioner shall award grants to eligible providers through December 31,
2024.
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new text begin Eligible uses of grant money. new text end
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The commissioner shall develop a list of eligible
uses for grants awarded under this section.
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new text begin Federal aid or grants. new text end
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The commissioner must comply with all conditions and
requirements necessary to receive federal aid or grants.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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$....... in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of
human services for the grant program established in section 1. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until December 31, 2024.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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