Establishes a three-year pilot project for direct support professional certification in Minnesota.

The bill establishes a three-year direct support professional certification pilot project in Minnesota. The commissioner of human services will oversee the project, which involves postsecondary institutions offering a curriculum of at least 80 hours over eight weeks. Successful participants will receive a certified direct support professional credential. The project includes scholarships, enhanced service rates, and an evaluation to assess its impact and potential for statewide expansion. Funding is provided for the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living to coordinate the project.

Establishes a three-year pilot project for direct support professional certification in Minnesota.

The bill establishes a three-year direct support professional certification pilot project in Minnesota. The commissioner of human services will oversee the project, which involves postsecondary institutions offering a curriculum of at least 80 hours over eight weeks. Successful participants will receive a certified direct support professional credential. The project includes scholarships, enhanced service rates, and an evaluation to assess its impact and potential for statewide expansion. Funding is provided for the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living to coordinate the project.