SF 931

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:17am

A bill for an act
relating to employment and economic development; funding employment
support services for persons with mental illness; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall fund special
projects providing employment support to:
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new text begin (1) young people with mental illness who are transitioning from school to work;
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new text begin (2) people with a serious mental illness who are receiving services through a mental
health court; and
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new text begin (3) people with serious mental illness who are receiving services through a civil
commitment court.
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new text begin (b) Projects under paragraph (a) must demonstrate interagency collaboration.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin (a) $....... is appropriated for the biennium beginning July 1, 2009, from the general
fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development to fund special
projects focused on providing employment support under section 1.
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new text begin (b) $....... is appropriated for the biennium beginning July 1, 2009, from the general
fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development specifically for the
extended employment program for persons with severe disabilities under Minnesota
Statutes, section 268A.15.
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