SF 961

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/02/2017 08:35am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying group residential housing funding; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 256I.05, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 256I.05, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Transfer of emergency shelter funds. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall make a
cost-neutral transfer of funding from the group residential housing fund to county human
service agencies for emergency shelter beds removed from the group residential housing
census under a biennial plan submitted by the county and approved by the commissioner.
The biennial plan is due August 1, beginning August 1, 2017. The plan must describe: (1)
anticipated and actual outcomes for persons experiencing homelessness in emergency
shelters; (2) improved efficiencies in administration; (3) requirements for individual
eligibility; and (4) plans for quality assurance monitoring and quality assurance outcomes.
The commissioner shall review the county plan to monitor implementation and outcomes
at least biennially, and more frequently if the commissioner deems necessary.
new text end

new text begin (b) The funding under paragraph (a) may be used for the provision of room and board
or supplemental services according to section 256I.03, subdivisions 2 and 8. Providers must
meet the requirements of section 256I.04, subdivisions 2a to 2f. Funding will be allocated
annually, and adjusted according to the percentage change in the group residential housing
room and board rate. The commissioner or county may return beds to the group residential
housing fund with 180 days' notice, including financial reconciliation.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2017.
new text end