SF4619 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
School-linked behavioral health grants appropriation
Related bill: HF3985
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would provide two-year funding from the state’s general fund to support school-linked behavioral health programs. 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.
Main Provisions
- Funding: In fiscal years 2026 and 2027, general fund money is appropriated to the commissioner of human services for school-linked behavioral health grants.
- Source and authority: Grants are provided under Minnesota Statutes section 245.4901.
- Use of funds: The appropriated amounts must be used to create or support grants that increase access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment and services.
- Beneficiaries: The focus is on families of children who receive services through school-linked behavioral health providers.
Significance / Changes to Law
- Creates a dedicated two-year funding stream (FY2026 and FY2027) to support school-linked behavioral health initiatives.
- Specifies that funds be used specifically to expand access for families, not only for direct services to children, aligning grant use with family-focused outcomes within school-linked behavioral health programs.
- Integrates the new funding with existing law by referencing Minnesota Statutes section 245.4901.
Practical impact
- Schools and community programs receiving these grants would work to remove barriers to care and connect families with mental health and substance use treatment options.
- The bill allocates resources to broaden the reach and effectiveness of school-based behavioral health services by incorporating family-facing supports.
Relevant Terms - general fund - appropriation - school-linked behavioral health grants - 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
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee