The bill amends existing legislation to extend the availability of appropriations for engagement services pilot grants and other related funding in the human services sector. Specifically, it allocates $1,500,000 for engagement services pilot grants in fiscal year 2025, with $250,000 designated for Otter Tail County. The bill modifies the availability period for these funds, changing it from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Additionally, it provides $1,000,000 for locked intensive residential treatment services and $1,321,000 for the mental health innovation grant program, both of which are also one-time appropriations with specific availability until June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2026, respectively.
Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for $354,000 to support culturally and linguistically appropriate services for immigrant and refugee communities with disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use disorders. This funding aims to ensure continuity of care for these populations. Lastly, the bill decreases the general fund base by $1,811,000 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027, reflecting a reduction in overall funding levels for those years.