HF1985

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for programs offering employment services to individuals with mental illness in Minnesota. It aims to improve employment opportunities and support services for these individuals by expanding and sustaining existing programs.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes to allocate $2,500,000 for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027 from the general fund.
• The allocated funds will be used for grants to programs that provide evidence-based employment support services specifically for people with mental illness.
• The funding is intended to maintain current programs, expand them into areas of Minnesota that do not have such support programs, and grow existing programs, including those that currently do not receive state funding.

Significant Changes

• This appropriation represents an increase in funding aimed at specifically supporting individuals with mental illness through targeted employment programs, encouraging statewide access and program development.

Relevant Terms

employment support services, mental illness, evidence-based, fiscal appropriation, grants, workforce development, economic development, Minnesota Statutes sections 268A.13 and 268A.14.