MN SF3408

Increases Task Force on Subminimum Wages membership from 16 to 20 members, adding four people with disabilities and three parents or guardians of persons with disabilities.

Shifts the task force's primary purpose from "phasing out" subminimum wages by August 1, 2025 to "promoting independence and increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to earn competitive wages."

Modifies task force duties to focus on "reducing reliance on" rather than "eliminating" subminimum wages, and adds requirement to monitor outcomes of employees transitioning to competitive employment.

Establishes a provider reinvention grant program administered by the Commissioner of Human Services to help disability service providers develop business plans transitioning away from subminimum wage payments, with grants available for peer and provider mentoring.

Extends task force expiration date from March 31, 2024 and requires submission of a report by February 15, 2023 with recommendations for increasing competitive wage opportunities and statutory changes needed.