| 1 | 1 | | 1.1 A bill for an act |
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| 2 | 2 | | 1.2 relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to Equitable |
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| 3 | 3 | | 1.3 Development Action for training and support of direct support professionals. |
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| 4 | 4 | | 1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: |
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| 5 | 5 | | 1.5 Section 1. APPROPRIATION; EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT ACTION. |
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| 6 | 6 | | 1.6 (a) $170,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the workforce development fund |
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| 7 | 7 | | 1.7to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to Equitable |
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| 8 | 8 | | 1.8Development Action to enhance the training and support provided to direct support |
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| 9 | 9 | | 1.9professionals (DSPs) who work with residents on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis, |
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| 10 | 10 | | 1.10provide DSPs with the necessary skills and resources to meet the evolving needs of the |
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| 11 | 11 | | 1.11residents, and ensure compliance with the latest regulations. |
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| 12 | 12 | | 1.12 (b) Equitable Development Action must use the money appropriated to: |
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| 13 | 13 | | 1.13 (1) implement a training program for DSPs with a focus on best practices, safety |
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| 14 | 14 | | 1.14protocols, emergency response, and effective communication skills and offers specialized |
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| 15 | 15 | | 1.15training modules to address specific needs of residents, including residents with disabilities, |
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| 16 | 16 | | 1.16mental health issues, and chronic illnesses; |
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| 17 | 17 | | 1.17 (2) provide ongoing support and development by establishing a support network for |
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| 18 | 18 | | 1.18DSPs, including access to mental health resources, peer support groups, and professional |
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| 19 | 19 | | 1.19counseling services; |
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| 20 | 20 | | 1.20 (3) create opportunities for continuing education and professional development to ensure |
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| 21 | 21 | | 1.21DSPs stay updated with the latest industry standards and practices; and |
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| 22 | 22 | | 1Section 1. |
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| 23 | 23 | | 25-04084 as introduced02/25/25 REVISOR SS/ES |
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| 24 | 24 | | SENATE |
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| 25 | 25 | | STATE OF MINNESOTA |
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| 26 | 26 | | S.F. No. 2554NINETY-FOURTH SESSION |
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| 27 | 27 | | (SENATE AUTHORS: HOFFMAN) |
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| 28 | 28 | | OFFICIAL STATUSD-PGDATE |
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| 29 | 29 | | Introduction and first reading03/13/2025 |
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| 30 | 30 | | Referred to Jobs and Economic Development 2.1 (4) reduce the cost burden to the state by training DSPs to de-escalate issues with residents |
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| 31 | 31 | | 2.2resulting in fewer 911 calls and emergency interventions. |
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| 32 | 32 | | 2.3 (c) The expected program outcomes include: |
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| 33 | 33 | | 2.4 (1) improved safety and quality of care for residents; |
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| 34 | 34 | | 2.5 (2) increased career stability and job satisfaction for DSPs; |
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| 35 | 35 | | 2.6 (3) enhanced compliance with state and federal regulations; |
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| 36 | 36 | | 2.7 (4) reduced turnover rates and recruitment challenges in the DSP industry; and |
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| 37 | 37 | | 2.8 (5) enhanced delivery services by minority service providers. |
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| 38 | 38 | | 2.9 (d) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2027. |
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| 39 | 39 | | 2Section 1. |
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| 40 | 40 | | 25-04084 as introduced02/25/25 REVISOR SS/ES |
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