MN HF3631

Appropriates $250,000 in fiscal year 2021 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2022 from the general fund to the Department of Administration, Office of Grant Management for sensory accessibility building modifications.

Office of Grant Management, in consultation with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, shall award grants to state organizations, counties, cities, and private holders of public access space for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, related disabilities, or nonvisible health issues with sensory impacts.

Grantees may use funds to create sensory friendly spaces, modify public use space to meet sensory friendly design standards, equip facilities with mobile tool kits for sensory needs, or provide quiet zones or times of service.

Grantees must complete disability training to provide staff with skills necessary to successfully incorporate and support building modifications for individuals with sensory needs.

Commissioner shall report to legislative committees with jurisdiction over health and public safety policy by February 15, 2024, on how the appropriation was spent and what results were achieved.