new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; IMPROVING SCHOOL-LINKED MENTAL HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of human services, in collaboration with the commissioner of education, representatives from the education community, mental health providers, and advocates, shall assess the school-linked mental health grant program under Minnesota Statutes, section 245.4901, and develop recommendations for improvements. The assessment must include but is not limited to the following: new text end

new text begin (1) promoting stability among current grantees and school partners; new text end

new text begin (2) assessing the minimum number of full-time equivalents needed per school site to effectively carry out the program; new text end

new text begin (3) developing a funding formula that promotes sustainability and consistency across grant cycles; new text end

new text begin (4) reviewing current data collection and evaluation; and new text end

new text begin (5) analyzing the impact on outcomes when a school has a school-linked mental health program, a multi-tier system of supports, and sufficient school support personnel to meet the needs of students. new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall provide a report of the findings of the assessment and recommendations, including any necessary statutory changes, to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over mental health and education by January 15, 2020. new text end