HF2213 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Department of Human Services behavioral health policy provisions modified, Children's Mental Health Act updated, and intermediate school-linked behavioral health grant program codified.
Related bill: SF2506
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to update and enhance the provisions within the Childrens Mental Health Act. It is designed to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for children in Minnesota, including refining the qualifications and training of those providing case management services to children with severe emotional disturbances.
Main Provisions
- Case Management Service Provider: The bill defines a "case management service provider" as professionals who deliver specialized services to children with severe emotional disturbances and their families, under the authorization of the county.
- Qualifications and Training: Updates the required qualifications for case managers, emphasizing experience and training in mental health services. It stipulates a need for case managers to possess either a related degree or meet alternative qualifications through experience.
- Supervision Requirements: Establishes specific requirements for supervision and continuing education for case managers, including:
- A minimum of 38 hours of supervision annually, with specific requirements for clinical supervision.
- Training requirements before and during the provision of case management services.
- Case Manager Associates: Sets criteria for individuals to qualify as case manager associates, such as age, education, and relevant experience. It outlines the training, mentoring, and educational requirements for career progression.
- Special Provisions for Immigrants: Enables immigrants without the standard qualifications to provide case management services to child immigrants of the same ethnic group if they meet certain educational and training criteria.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Codification of the intermediate school-linked behavioral health grant program into law, facilitating grants aimed at integrating mental health services within school environments to support children.
- Specifies more detailed and rigorous requirements for the training and supervision of case managers and associates working with children with severe emotional disturbances.
- Introduces flexible provisions for immigrants in the mental health profession to serve their communities while acquiring necessary qualifications.
Relevant Terms
- Children's Mental Health Act
- Case Management
- Severe Emotional Disturbance
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Clinical Supervision
- Behavioral Sciences
- Case Manager Associate
- School-linked Behavioral Health
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"removed": [
"Previous criteria not meeting this section's specifications."
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"summary": "The section outlines requirements for supervised work experience in mental health services for case manager associates, referencing section 256B.0943 for qualification standards.",
"modified": [
"Clarification and update on supervising qualifications."
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"citation": "256B.0943"
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