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This bill appropriates $170,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the workforce development fund to support Equitable Development Action's training and support program for direct support professionals (DSPs), who provide round-the-clock care to residents. The funding will be used to develop comprehensive training programs focusing on best practices, safety protocols, emergency response, and communication skills, with specialized modules addressing the needs of residents with disabilities, mental health issues, and chronic illnesses. The grant aims to provide ongoing professional development, establish support networks for DSPs including mental health resources and peer counseling, and reduce state costs by training DSPs to de-escalate resident issues and minimize emergency interventions. The expected outcomes include improved resident care quality, increased job satisfaction for DSPs, better regulatory compliance, reduced industry turnover, and enhanced service delivery by minority providers. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation available until June 30, 2027, specifically designed to address workforce challenges in the direct support professional sector.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2616&ssn=0&y=2025