The bill amends Minnesota Statutes concerning Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) by updating eligibility criteria, provider certification requirements, staff roles, and program standards. It expands eligibility to include individuals receiving services through the first episode of psychosis grant program, provided it is deemed necessary for ACT. The qualifications for the ACT team leader are modified to allow individuals eligible for licensure to serve in this role without needing full licensure within a specified timeframe. Additionally, ACT teams are now required to achieve a passing score on the Tool for Measurement of Assertive Community Treatment (TMACT) rather than adhering to a specific client caseload.

The bill also clarifies the roles of various staff members within the ACT team, emphasizing the importance of strong clinical skills and collaboration to provide comprehensive treatment. It establishes minimum staffing levels for ACT teams, including a full-time mental health professional and various specialists, while outlining the process for initial assessments and individual treatment plans. The bill removes the requirement for annual updates to diagnostic assessments and allows for a more flexible staff-to-client ratio with commissioner approval. Furthermore, it includes a provision for the revisor of statutes to prepare legislation for the 2025 session to recodify relevant statutes, separating provisions related to ACT and intensive residential treatment services for better clarity.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0622