Bill > HF2352

This bill increases funding and support for approved recovery programs in Minnesota's education system. Specifically, the bill raises the annual grant amount for recovery programs from $125,000 to $325,000, expanding financial support for schools helping students recover from substance abuse. The bill broadens the definition of recovery program support staff to include not just traditional counseling professionals like licensed counselors and nurses, but also introduces a new category of "student and family recovery support staff" who are designated to help provide quality education for youth recovering from substance use disorder. Recovery programs are defined as courses of instruction offered by recovery schools that provide academic services, assistance with recovery, and continuing care, and must be recognized by national organizations like the Association of Recovery Schools. The bill also includes an appropriation of $1,950,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund these recovery program grants, with any unused funds from the first year rolling over to the second year. The effective date for these changes is set for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, giving schools time to prepare for the expanded support and funding.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2352&ssn=0&y=2025