Note: DHS updated this eList on Aug. 12, 2025, to clarify the role that must fulfill the observation and direction requirements. DHS made these updates after consulting with legal counsel to clarify our authority and the intent of this policy. DHS will continue to work toward clarifying and strengthening this policy through future legislative updates.
DSD eList announcement
Date: July 29 and Aug. 12, 2025
To: Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) providers, people who receive services and their families and other interested parties
From: DHS Disability Services Division
Purpose: To clarify recent EIDBI clinical supervision requirements and share an update to the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) form
Contact: ASD Contact Form
New EIDBI clinical supervision requirements
The 2025 Legislature passed EIDBI clinical supervision requirements in Minn. Stat. §256B.0949, subd. 16. These requirements ensure consistent oversight and support of direct intervention services.
Minimum supervision ratio requirement
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the qualified supervising professional (QSP) must provide at least one hour of clinical supervision for every 16 hours of direct treatment, unless otherwise specified in the person’s EIDBI ITP and Progress Monitoring Form, DHS-7109.
Observation and direction requirements
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the EIDBI agency (i.e., QSP, level I or level II provider):
DHS recommends that the QSP provides observation and direction, particularly for people who have higher needs and new staff.
Policy manual updates
DHS updated EIDBI Manual – Clinical supervision to reflect these new requirements and clarify recommendations.
ITP updates
DHS updated section C of EIDBI ITP and Progress Monitoring Form, DHS-7109 to reflect the new minimum supervision ratio requirement. The new “EIDBI clinical supervision frequency” section includes:
This change helps ensure transparency and alignment with EIDBI policy. It also supports quality assurance and treatment fidelity by clearly outlining the supervision plan for each person who receives services.
Provider instructions
EIDBI agencies must:
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