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This bill establishes the Minnesota Epilepsy Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to support individuals living with epilepsy and related seizure disorders. The program has three primary objectives: providing statewide support and education to improve health outcomes and prevent early mortality, developing training programs for healthcare workers and educators, and collecting data on epilepsy in Minnesota. The commissioner of health will be responsible for identifying priority actions to support people with epilepsy and their caregivers, including developing culturally specific and community-based strategies. The program will involve creating educational materials and training for healthcare providers, emergency services personnel, and community health workers, focusing on screening, referrals, and understanding epilepsy. Additionally, the commissioner will establish a data collection system to track seizure disorder diagnoses, clinical outcomes, and mortality rates, using this information to build coordinated support systems and partnerships. The bill also includes an appropriation of unspecified funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the implementation of the Minnesota Epilepsy Program. The goal is to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for Minnesotans affected by epilepsy and their caregivers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1765&ssn=0&y=2025