SF2397 Summary

• Removes obsolete statutory provisions and repeals outdated rules related to human services, children and family services, health care, chemical and mental health services, and continuing care operations.

• Modifies provisions governing the elderly waiver and alternative care program, including changes to service rate limits, payment processes, and provider requirements for skilled nursing and personal care services.

• Revises mental health services for children by updating definitions, removing references to "severe emotional disturbance" terminology in certain contexts, and streamlining case management and service delivery requirements.

• Eliminates outdated licensing requirements and training mandates, including removal of provisions related to the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf and Blind from marriage solemnization authority.

• Simplifies background study and disqualification procedures for licensed facilities by removing time-limited provisions and consolidating requirements for child and adult foster care providers.