(a) The commissioner shall supervise lead agencies' provision of day services to adults with disabilities. The commissioner shall:
(1) determine the need for day programs under sections 256B.4914 and 252.41 to 252.46;
(2) establish payment rates as provided under section 256B.4914;
(3) adopt rules for the administration and provision of day services under sections 245A.01 to 245A.16; 252.28, subdivision 2; or 252.41 to 252.46; or Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.1200 to 9525.1330;
(4) enter into interagency agreements necessary to ensure effective coordination and provision of day services;
(5) monitor and evaluate the costs and effectiveness of day services; and
(6) provide information and technical help to lead agencies and vendors in their administration and provision of day services.
(b) A determination of need in paragraph (a), clause (1), shall not be required for a change in day service provider name or ownership.
History:1987 c 403 art 5 s 11; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 98; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2013 c 108 art 13 s 3; 1Sp2019 c 9 art 5 s 30; 2021 c 30 art 13 s 3