Bill > SF2349

This bill addresses several key aspects of children's mental health services and facilities in Minnesota, focusing on improving access, licensing, and support systems. It directs the commissioner of human services to provide updates on children's mental health projects, seek federal approval for various initiatives, and conduct a comprehensive financial study of residential children's facilities. The bill establishes a legislative task force to create specific licensing standards for children's residential mental health facilities, with members including state officials, county representatives, and individuals with direct experience in the mental health system. It requires the development of new rules for licensing facilities serving youth with sexual behavior concerns and mandates trauma-responsive and culturally appropriate training for restrictive procedures. The bill also includes provisions for a medical assistance reentry demonstration for detained juveniles, implementation of outpatient service rates, and several appropriations totaling millions of dollars to support regional continuum of care, crisis stabilization facilities, and interim financial support for existing treatment facilities. Additionally, the bill modifies existing statutes to update language around mental health screenings, emphasizing a more comprehensive approach to assessing and addressing children's behavioral health needs, including specific considerations for children involved in the juvenile justice system.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2349&ssn=0&y=2025