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This bill establishes the Minnesota Epilepsy Program within the state's Department of Health, with three primary objectives: providing statewide support and education for people with epilepsy and seizure disorders, developing professional training programs, and collecting comprehensive data about epilepsy in Minnesota. The program aims to improve health outcomes and prevent early mortality by creating culturally specific, community-based strategies to support individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers. The commissioner of health will be responsible for identifying priority actions, administering grants to community organizations, collaborating with professional boards and advocacy groups to develop educational materials and training for healthcare providers, and establishing a data collection system to track seizure disorder diagnoses, clinical outcomes, and mortality rates. The bill includes an appropriation of unspecified funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these program activities, with a focus on creating equitable access to resources and opportunities for Minnesotans affected by epilepsy. The program will also include evaluation mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1538&ssn=0&y=2025