MN HF2722

Adds a new qualification pathway for positive support professionals: completion of a competency-based training program as determined by the commissioner, in addition to existing options requiring advanced degrees and licensure

Creates a fourth qualification pathway for positive support analysts: completion of a competency-based training program as determined by the commissioner, alongside existing degree, mental health practitioner, and board certification requirements

Adds an alternative experience pathway for positive support analysts: those with a baccalaureate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields can demonstrate expertise in positive support services instead of requiring two years of supervised experience

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245D.091, subdivisions 2 and 3, which governs qualifications for staff providing positive support services under brain injury, community access for disability inclusion, community alternative care, and developmental disabilities waiver plans