Community first services and supports requirements for support workers to qualify for enhanced rate modifications

SF 815 modifies Minnesota's Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) program to establish new requirements for support workers seeking higher pay rates. It mandates background checks, specific training (including first aid, crisis response, and person-centered planning), and certification for workers providing services to individuals needing 10+ hours of daily support. To qualify for enhanced rates, workers must meet Medicare training standards or complete approved individualized training. The bill affects CFSS support workers and takes effect July 1, 2025.