Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate to extend timeline for supported‑decision‑making grants after counties report early success
Summary
Senate File 2310 would extend the time during which 2023 one‑time grant dollars for supported decision‑making (SDM) programs can be spent; Rice County and Lutheran Social Services described early successes in diverting or restoring guardianship and urged extension so the funded programs can continue.
Senate File 2310, a bill to extend the availability of one‑time grants awarded in 2023 for supported decision‑making (SDM) programs, was presented to the Senate Human Services Committee on March 12 and laid over for possible inclusion in the human services omnibus bill.
Supported decision‑making is intended as an alternative to full guardianship and helps people who might otherwise face court‑ordered guardianship retain legal rights…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
