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This bill updates terminology related to mental health throughout Minnesota statutes. Specifically, it replaces the term "emotional disturbance" with "mental illness" in numerous statutes related to health care, education, child welfare, foster care, and other public services.
Key provisions include: - Health Insurance Coverage: Ensuring mental health and antipsychotic drug coverage align with updated definitions. - Education and Student Discipline: Updating definitions in school policies and student behavioral intervention programs. - Juvenile Justice and Foster Care: Expanding access to crisis and case management services for minors with mental illnesses. - Mental Health Services and Case Management: Ensuring continuity of care in Medicaid and county-based mental health programs. - Residential and Community-Based Treatment: Adjusting regulations for treatment programs for children and adults with mental illnesses.
The bill primarily modernizes language to reflect current mental health terminology while maintaining existing protections and services.
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| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services | |
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
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