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House Research maps committee jurisdiction, notes background‑study delays across DHS, DCYF and MDH
Summary
House Research outlined the statutory chapters under the Human Services committee's jurisdiction and House members raised delays in background studies used across human services, child care and health licensing systems.
House Research staff reviewed the statutory chapters and policy areas that fall within the House Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy and told the committee where authority for programs and licensing sits.
Sarah Sunderman and Danielle Penelli of House Research walked members through statute chapters the committee will likely cover this session, including Chapter 245 (Department of Human Services and related administrative sections), Chapter 245A (human services licensing), Chapter 245C (human services background studies), Chapter 245D (Home and Community‑Based Services standards), Chapter 246/246C (state‑operated services and the new Direct Care and Treatment agency), Chapter 252 (services for persons…
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