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This bill modifies several support programs for individuals with disabilities to explicitly allow swimming lessons as an eligible expense, specifically for participants at higher risk of drowning according to the Centers for Disease Control Vital Statistics System. The bill amends three existing statutes related to family support grants, consumer support grants, and community first services and supports (CFSS) to include adaptive or one-on-one swimming lessons as an allowable use of funds. These changes aim to provide additional support for individuals with disabilities by allowing funding for swimming lessons that can potentially prevent drowning and increase safety. The bill directs the commissioner of human services to provide guidance to counties on implementing these changes and to include swimming lessons as a covered service under disability waivers, including consumer-directed community supports. The modifications will take effect either on July 1, 2025, or January 1, 2026, depending on the specific program, and are contingent upon federal approval. The goal is to expand supportive services and give families more flexibility in addressing the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, particularly in relation to water safety.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3109&ssn=0&y=2025