Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4664

Introduced
3/7/24  

Caption

Respite care grants modification and youth care professional training program creation

Impact

The legislation stipulates an appropriation of $5 million for respite care services— a critical component enabling families to access necessary support without being forced into out-of-home placements. Additionally, it mandates the commissioner of human services to engage stakeholders in refining the service delivery processes and developing relevant training for direct care staff. The creation of a youth care professional training registry aims to standardize qualifications and improve care quality within residential treatment settings.

Summary

SF4664 aims to enhance mental health services in Minnesota by modifying existing respite care grants and establishing a youth care professional training program. The bill primarily addresses the need for improved support for children experiencing emotional disturbances. It allows for the expansion of grant funding to counties for the development and implementation of respite services tailored towards children at risk of out-of-home placement. Such services would facilitate better support during mental health crises and promote family-centered care.

Contention

While SB4664 is largely aimed at improving mental health support for vulnerable youth, potential contention may arise regarding funding allocations and the prioritization of resources. Legislators and stakeholders may engage in discussions around whether the proposed funding effectively addresses the actual needs on the ground, particularly in rural versus urban contexts. Furthermore, the requirement for counties to increase access to licensed respite care homes may put additional pressure on local resources and response capabilities.

Companion Bills

MN HF4671

Similar To Respite care grants modified, youth care professional training program created, adult and children's mobile transition units modified, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF4671

Respite care grants modified, youth care professional training program created, adult and children's mobile transition units 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 SF1174

Children's mental health provisions modifications and appropriations

MN HF2058

Cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program, culturally specific provider consultation grants, and community health worker mental health training program established; medical assistance reimbursement modified for mental health group settings; and money appropriated.

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 SF1786

Relative foster care licensing, training, and background study requirements modifications provision, Minnesota Family Investment program modifications provision, and appropriation

MN SF2134

Mental health terminology modification

MN SF1891

Cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program establishment and appropriation

MN SF2356

Child care safety and correction orders, human services licensing qualifications, infant safety, and foster care and child care training provisions modifications

MN SF3701

Community support services program standards modification

Similar Bills

MN HF2040

Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated.

MN SF2349

Human services commissioner requirement to provide updates on and seek federal approval on children's mental health projects and identifying funding gaps in children's residential facilities; crisis stabilization facility establishment; legislative task force on children's residential facilities establishment; licensing for facilities for youth with sexual behavior concerns; appropriating money

MN HF4671

Respite care grants modified, youth care professional training program created, adult and children's mobile transition units modified, and money appropriated.

MN SF1561

Grant programs establishment for various purposes related to children's mental health

MN HF671

Grant programs established for various purposes related to children's mental health, provisions governing long-term care consultation services modified, children's mental health service rates modified, psychiatric residential treatment facility working group established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN SF1174

Children's mental health provisions modifications and appropriations

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 SF2134

Mental health terminology modification