HF3985 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
School-linked behavioral health grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF4619
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would allocate money from Minnesota’s general fund to support school-linked behavioral health grants. Specifically, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, funds would go to the commissioner of human services to administer these grants. The goal is to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services for families of children who receive services through school-linked behavioral health providers, under Minnesota Statutes section 245.4901.
Main Provisions
- In fiscal years 2026 and 2027, appropriations from the general fund are made to the commissioner of human services for school-linked behavioral health grants.
- The funds must be used for grants that increase access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services for families of children who receive services through school-linked behavioral health providers.
- The authorization for this funding is tied to Minnesota Statutes section 245.4901.
Significance / Impact on Existing Law
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream from the general fund specifically for school-linked behavioral health grants.
- Directs these grants toward services that benefit families of children served by school-linked behavioral health providers.
- Represents an appropriation-focused update rather than a broad policy change in how services are delivered.
Fiscal/Administrative Details
- Source of funds: General fund.
- Covered fiscal years: 2026 and 2027.
- Administered by: Commissioner of Human Services.
- Legal authority: Minnesota Statutes section 245.4901.
Potential Benefits
- Greater access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment for families.
- Targeted support for services delivered through school-linked behavioral health providers, potentially improving outcomes for children and their families.
Relevant Terms
- school-linked behavioral health grants
- general fund
- commissioner of human services
- Minnesota Statutes section 245.4901
- fiscal year 2026
- fiscal year 2027
- mental health
- substance use disorder treatment
- families of children
- school-linked behavioral health providers
- grants
- appropriation
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 05, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee