This bill modifies existing Minnesota statutes related to human services, specifically focusing on family support and consumer support programs, as well as community first services and supports. Key amendments include the addition of provisions that allow for adaptive or one-on-one swimming lessons for individuals with disabilities who are at a higher risk of drowning, as identified by the Centers for Disease Control Vital Statistics System. These lessons are now recognized as allowable expenses under support grants and disability waivers. The bill also directs the commissioner of human services to provide guidance to counties on the administration of these programs, ensuring that the cost of swimming lessons is covered.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the maximum monthly support grant amount remains at $250 per eligible dependent, with a total of $3,000 per state fiscal year, subject to available funds. The criteria for determining support grant amounts and the use of funds are clarified, emphasizing that services must be above the normal costs of care and directly related to the individual's disability. The bill also includes provisions for the commissioner to include swimming lessons as a covered service under disability waivers, effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 252.32, 256.476, 256B.85