The bill amends existing legislation related to human services by extending the expiration date for caregiver support program appropriations. Specifically, it modifies Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 53, section 2, subdivision 13, to provide $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 for caregiver respite services grants and $2,500,000 for caregiver support programs through the Minnesota Board on Aging.
A key change in the bill is the extension of the availability of these appropriations until June 30, 2028, instead of the previously set date of June 30, 2027. Additionally, the bill mandates that programs receiving funding must include an ALS-specific respite service as part of their caregiver support offerings. This ensures that caregivers of individuals with ALS have access to specialized support services.