This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes related to human services, specifically focusing on family support and consumer support programs, as well as community first services and supports (CFSS). Key modifications 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 regarding the administration of these programs, ensuring that the cost of swimming lessons is covered.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the commissioner must include swimming lessons as a covered service under disability waivers, including consumer-directed community supports. The effective dates for these changes are set for July 1, 2025, for the CFSS program and January 1, 2026, for the disability waivers, contingent upon federal approval. The bill aims to enhance support for families and individuals with disabilities by expanding the range of services that can be funded through these programs.

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