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This bill establishes a comprehensive Dementia Services Program within the Minnesota Department of Health, designed to address challenges related to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The program will have four primary functions: first, facilitating coordination between state agencies, local health departments, Tribal Nations, educational institutions, and community groups to improve public awareness and education about dementia; second, overseeing the development, review, and implementation of the Alzheimer's Disease State Plan; third, collecting and analyzing data on the impact of Alzheimer's disease in Minnesota; and fourth, integrating early detection and risk reduction strategies into existing public health programs. The bill includes a provision for appropriating funding from the general fund to support the program, with the funding amount to be determined, starting in fiscal year 2026 and establishing a base funding level for subsequent fiscal years. By creating this dedicated program, the bill aims to improve understanding, support, and services for individuals and communities affected by dementia.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1030&ssn=0&y=2025