SF2022

This bill relates to human services and focuses on funding psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) in Minnesota. Key provisions include:

1. Minimum Per Diem Rate: The bill requires the commissioner of human services to establish a minimum per diem rate of at least $1,800 for the Clay County psychiatric residential treatment facility.

2. Funding for Clay County Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility:

   • Appropriates $1 million in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to Clay County for costs associated with purchasing equipment and renovating the West Central Regional Juvenile Center's nonsecure unit into an 18-bed PRTF for individuals younger than 21 years.

3. Startup and Capacity-Building Grants:

   • Allocates $1 million in fiscal year 2026 and $1 million in fiscal year 2027 for PRTF startup and capacity-building grants.
   • Out of these amounts, $200,000 in fiscal year 2026 is dedicated specifically to supporting Clay County's new 18-bed PRTF.
   • These grants are one-time appropriations and will be available until June 30, 2029.

4. Modifications to Child Mental Health Grants:

   • Adjustments to previous appropriations for psychiatric residential treatment facility startup grants.
   • Funding to the African American Child Wellness Institute for culturally specific mental health and substance use disorder services remains unchanged.

Overall, the bill aims to support the development and sustainability of psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Minnesota, particularly in Clay County, through funding and policy changes.