1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; directing the commissioner of human services to appoint 
1.3 	a grant assistance coordinator.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES; GRANT 
1.6 	ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR.
 1.7 	The commissioner of human services shall appoint a grant assistance coordinator to 
1.8 	serve within the Behavioral Health Division of the Department of Human Services. The 
1.9 	grant assistance coordinator shall provide guidance and technical assistance to not-for-profit 
1.10 	behavioral health provider organizations with fewer than 15 employees on navigating the 
1.11 	grant application process, developing responses to requests for proposals issued by the 
1.12 	commissioner, and complying with grantee reporting requirements. The grant assistance 
1.13 	coordinator shall not provide input or participate in the department decision-making process 
1.14 	for grant awards or disbursement of grant funds.