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HF3021 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant program established to fund youth sports physicals by mobile clinics, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to create a grant program that funds mobile clinics to provide free youth sports physicals at schools across Minnesota. The program seeks to ensure accessible health evaluations for students participating in school sports, particularly those who may be uninsured.

Main Provisions

  • Grant Establishment: The bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to establish a grant program offering youth sports physicals through mobile clinics.
  • Eligibility and Funding Requirements: Entities applying for grants must provide matching funds from nonstate sources covering at least 25% of the requested grant amount.
  • School Partnerships: Grant recipients must coordinate with schools statewide to schedule clinic visits and engage families on the importance of preventive health care.
  • Staffing and Operations: Clinics must be staffed with licensed health professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses. Other health professionals may also be involved.
  • Physical Examination Components: The physicals must include assessments such as cardiac and respiratory screenings, blood pressure checks, musculoskeletal exams, family medical history reviews, and mental health evaluations.
  • Referrals and Follow-Ups: Health professionals must refer students for further evaluations or services if necessary, especially concerning mental health issues.
  • Parental Consent: Entities must have policies regarding parental consent that comply with federal and state laws.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill introduces a new section to the Minnesota Statutes focused on utilizing mobile clinics to provide youth sports physicals, creating a structured approach to delivering health services to students.
  • It mandates that services for uninsured students must be provided at no cost and establishes data collection requirements to track and improve services offered by mobile clinics.

Appropriations

  • The bill allocates $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $600,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support this program.

Relevant Terms

youth sports physicals, mobile clinics, health evaluations, grant program, uninsured students, preventive health care, school partnerships, mental health screening, parental consent.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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