MN SF3841

Delays implementation of new rates for family residential services and life sharing services from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028, contingent on federal approval.

Establishes the Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services with eight members including licensed adult family foster care providers, Department of Human Services representatives, lead agency representatives, and service recipients.

Requires the advisory task force to evaluate multiple family residential service rate models and submit recommendations to legislative committees by August 1, 2026, and submit an implementation assessment by January 15, 2029.

Mandates the advisory task force evaluate case studies, median rate changes, number of providers, and individuals receiving services under each proposed rate model.

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal years 2025-2029 to support the advisory task force, with funding ending in fiscal year 2030.