Minnesota HF2575 modifies continuing education for alcohol and drug counselors, allows religious objections in treatment, and prohibits compelling.

Minnesota HF2575 amends substance use disorder treatment laws to require alcohol and drug counselors to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including nine hours on diversity and three on professional ethics. It allows individuals to object to religious elements in treatment programs and prohibits courts or other authorities from compelling participation in such elements. The bill also modifies comprehensive assessment requirements, ensuring assessments include client's current life situation, history of substance use, and health history.

Minnesota HF2575 modifies continuing education for alcohol and drug counselors, allows religious objections in treatment, and prohibits compelling.

Minnesota HF2575 amends substance use disorder treatment laws to require alcohol and drug counselors to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including nine hours on diversity and three on professional ethics. It allows individuals to object to religious elements in treatment programs and prohibits courts or other authorities from compelling participation in such elements. The bill also modifies comprehensive assessment requirements, ensuring assessments include client's current life situation, history of substance use, and health history.