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MN SF2708

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ann Lynch

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Expands qualified professionals authorized to diagnose attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Minnesota for special education identification purposes
  • Adds mental health professionals under Minnesota Statutes section 245.4871, subdivision 27, clauses (1) to (4) to the list of qualified diagnosticians alongside licensed physicians, advanced practice nurses, and licensed psychologists
  • Requires that diagnosing mental health professionals not be employed by a school district
  • Applies to children identified under federal and state special education law as needing special education and related services
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 125A.02, subdivision 1

Legislative Description

Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD, ADHD) mental health professionals diagnosing authority expansion

Last Action

Senate: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

3/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance3/11/2010
Education2/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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