MN SF3049

Appropriates $2,450,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $2,450,000 in fiscal year 2019 from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for mental health innovation grants to intermediate school districts and service cooperatives serving students at federal instructional level 4 or higher.

Adds five categories of eligible applicants to provide mental health services, including entities certified under Minnesota Rules, community mental health centers, Indian health service facilities, children's therapeutic services providers, and medical assistance-enrolled mental health or substance use disorder provider agencies with at least two full-time equivalent mental health professionals.

Requires eligible applicants to employ or contract with at least two licensed mental health professionals with formal training in evidence-based practices and obtain letters of support from qualifying school units they propose to serve.

Mandates grantees obtain all available third-party reimbursement sources, excluding public schools, as a condition of receiving grant funds and demonstrate ability to report data, outcomes, and maintain partnerships with counties, tribes, and other providers.

Sets appropriation availability until June 30, 2020 with effective date the day following final enactment.