MN SF3894

Commissioner of human services must issue a request for proposals by August 1, 2024 for a continuous improvement study of access to disability services.

Study must assess access across metropolitan, suburban, and rural counties, and evaluate impacts on 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 developing the request for proposals.

$1,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2025 as a one-time appropriation available until December 31, 2026, with study results and recommendations due to legislative committees by December 15, 2026.