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ND SB2112
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Human Services
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AI Summary
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Expands the Life Skills and Transition Center's services to include "noneligible" minors (those not deemed eligible for developmental disability services), allowing residential services for up to 90 days with a possible 90-day extension, nonresidential services, and consultation to providers
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Establishes that North Dakota residents and minors with developmental disabilities receive priority for services, and noneligible individuals cannot displace eligible individuals already receiving residential services
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit biannual reports during 2025-27 on the number of ineligible children served, barriers to community-based services, and strategies for improvement
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Mandates a study of alternatives to Life Skills and Transition Center placement, including development of a continuum of care for youth mental health needs, with findings due to legislative management by March 1, 2026
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Section 2 provisions (regarding the center's purpose) expire on June 30, 2027; bill passed Senate 36-11 and House 65-25
Legislative Description
The life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/01
5/2/2025