2018: Olmstead Plan Chronology

The Olmstead Plan Chronology traces Minnesota's Olmstead Plan – how it was created and how it has been implemented – and has been produced with Legacy Grant funds appropriated by the 2017 Minnesota Legislature.

The Chronology begins with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, followed by the United States Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v L.C. in 1999. The Chronology then picks up with the Jensen Settlement Agreement approved by the United States District, District of Minnesota, in December 2011.

The first Olmstead committee began in 2012. Governor Dayton then issued Executive Order 13-01 on January 28, 2013 and appointed a Subcabinet.

The Chronology summarizes, on a monthly basis, the actions taken, the reports that were prepared, the multiple versions of the Olmstead Plan, and the Court orders.

We believe the Chronology will assist individuals with disabilities, families, advocates, professionals and the general public understand the efforts of so many individuals and state agencies since 2012.