MN HF3445

Commissioner of human services shall issue a request for proposals by August 1, 2024, for design, implementation, and administration of a continuous improvement study of access to disability services.

Study must assess access to disability services programs across metropolitan, suburban, and rural counties, and by non-English-speaking communities and various populations including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Eligible entities must demonstrate prior successful experience with continuous improvement studies and journey mapping of processes.

Commissioner shall consult with disability services providers, county human services agencies, disability advocacy organizations, and individuals with lived experience in accessing disability services when developing the request for proposals.

Commissioner shall report study results and recommendations to legislative committees with jurisdiction over disability services by December 15, 2026.

$1,000,000 from the general fund is appropriated for fiscal year 2025, available until December 31, 2026.