MN SF1870

Adds holistic health services provided by medicine men and women and cultural practitioners as an eligible additional treatment service for chemical dependency treatment programs under Minnesota law.

Exempts medicine men, women, and cultural practitioners from standard alcohol and drug counselor licensure requirements when providing holistic health services under chapter 245G.

Includes holistic health services provided by cultural practitioners as an eligible substance use disorder treatment service for reimbursement purposes under the state's funding provisions.

Requires the Department of Human Services Office of Indian Policy to inform Minnesota's Tribal nations, American Indian residents, and stakeholders about any changes to state law that may affect Tribal nations or American Indian residents, with annual posting on the Office's website.

Requires the department to inform the American Indian Advisory Council and Minnesota Indian Affairs Council of any cultural grants awarded to help American Indians reclaim spirituality and cultural identity.