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This bill amends Minnesota statutes to protect disability waiver services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to support the presumption that working-age Minnesotans with disabilities can work and achieve competitive integrated employment with appropriate services and supports. The commissioner must offer waiver recipients of working age the opportunity to work and earn a competitive wage before exclusively offering day services. Importantly, the bill prohibits the commissioner from adopting rules or implementing policies that would eliminate, reduce, or limit the availability of day services or restrict a waiver recipient's ability to earn a special minimum wage under certain federal or state labor certificates. This means the commissioner cannot reduce current service options or limit employment pathways for people with disabilities, ensuring they maintain access to existing day services and wage opportunities. The bill becomes effective immediately after its enactment, providing immediate protection for disability service recipients.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2541&ssn=0&y=2025