SF1418 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Direct support professionals council establishment and appropriation
Related bill: HF2421
AI Generated Summary
The bill proposes the establishment of a Council on Direct Support Professionals in Minnesota. This council will be responsible for creating a strategic plan to address the ongoing shortage of direct support professionals and improve access to direct support services statewide. The council will include members from various government sectors and representatives from the community, including those with direct experience of direct support services.
The roles of the council will involve: - Advocating for better recruitment, education, and training opportunities for direct support professionals. - Developing comprehensive strategies to attract and retain these workers. - Conducting economic assessments of the investments in direct support services and their impact on the state. - Ensuring the work environment for direct support professionals is respectful and safe. - Publishing recommendations and proposing necessary changes to state laws and policies to improve the sector.
Additionally, the bill outlines the logistical functioning of the council, including meetings, member appointments, and an annual reporting requirement. The council is also provided with budget allocations for administrative and operational purposes, starting in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | State and Local Government |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Human Services |
Citations
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"Clarification on the role and definition of direct support staff within the broader legislative context."
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"summary": "This definition pertains to 'direct support staff' as defined in section 245D.02.",
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"Clarifies what constitutes a licensed health professional in the context of the council's operations."
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"summary": "This section refers to a list of health-related licensing boards relevant to the definition of a 'licensed health professional'.",
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"citation": "214.01, subdivision 2"
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"Implementation of special terms for non-executive members deviating from section 15.059."
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"Conditions under which electronic meetings can be conducted, deviating from in-person requirements."
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"summary": "This section discusses the conditions under which meetings may be conducted by telephone or electronic means.",
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"Adjustment in meeting protocols to allow for remote participation as per section 13D.01 exceptions."
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"Notice requirements for meetings conducted by electronic means are elaborated."
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"Specifics on meeting notices align with section 13D.04 but adjusted for electronic formats."
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