Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF1174

Introduced
2/2/23  

Caption

Children's mental health provisions modifications and appropriations

Impact

If enacted, SF1174 would specifically affect multiple Minnesota Statutes, enhancing support frameworks for children's mental health. The proposed changes would increase appropriations for various mental health-related programs, thereby reinforcing community capacity to better serve children with serious mental illness. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of training mental health staff to provide sustainable and effective care, reflecting a growing emphasis on comprehensive support for children's mental health needs.

Summary

SF1174 aims to enhance the quality and availability of mental health services for children in Minnesota. The bill outlines provisions to expand child care assistance, particularly targeting families eligible under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Furthermore, it proposes modifications to existing grants and rules meant to support children's mental health and aims to address training requirements for mental health staff. This includes expanding covered transportation services for children and coordinating care for those in various settings including emergency rooms and community-based initiatives.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SF1174 center on the allocation of funds and the effectiveness of the proposed training programs. Critics may raise concerns regarding whether the increases in appropriations will effectively translate into improved services and if they adequately address the diverse needs of children across urban and rural settings. Participation from community stakeholders, especially in assessing the effectiveness of services rendered and ensuring that training programs meet their objectives, will be crucial in gauging the bill's long-term success.

Companion Bills

MN HF1198

Similar To Child care assistance expanded, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, coverage of clinical care coordination modified, children's long-term stays in emergency room rules modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

MN HF1198

Child care assistance expanded, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, coverage of clinical care coordination modified, children's long-term stays in emergency room rules modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, and money appropriated.

MN SF928

Children's mental health programs modification and appropriation

MN HF669

Children's mental health programs modified, and money appropriated.

MN SF1953

Mental illness definition modification provision, medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates modification modifications provision, children at risk of bipolar disorder grant program establishment provision, and children's first episode of psychosis program appropriation

MN SF1811

Occupational therapy services, occupational therapists, and occupational assistants addition to mental health uniform service standards, mental health services, and children's mental health grants provision

MN HF1044

Occupational therapy services, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants added to mental health uniform service standards, mental health services, and children's mental health grants.

MN SF2134

Mental health terminology modification

MN HF3495

Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.