MN HF3378

Appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for children's school-linked mental health services in fiscal year 2019, with funding designated as ongoing.

Requires at least 25 percent of new funding to target providers serving schools with the highest percentage of special education students with emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD) or high poverty levels.

Mandates the commissioner ensure grants are distributed to both rural and urban counties.

Requires grantees to use all available third-party reimbursement sources as a condition of receiving grant funds.

Requires the commissioner to consult with school districts that have not received grants but seek collaboration with community mental health providers.