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MN SF4030

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erin Maye Quade

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2025 to the commissioner of human services for payment to Lifeworks Services, Inc.
  • Pilot project must educate people with disabilities about available resources and advocate for full and equal access and opportunities in all aspects of life.
  • Requires training for parents, guardians, and families to understand the disability service system and overcome preconceived barriers.
  • Directs efforts to persuade employers to hire people with disabilities and build capacity for culturally specific services led by entrepreneurs and business owners from rural communities and immigrants, Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
  • Establishes a statewide disability inclusion assessment program for businesses and community spaces to ensure accessibility, welcoming environments, and discrimination-free interactions.

Legislative Description

Lifework Services, Inc. payment provision for a disability inclusion pilot project

Last Action

Author added Abeler

4/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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