The Minnesota House File 1169 (HF1169) First Engrossment is a bill related to child protection. It has two main provisions:

1. Paperwork Reduction for Child Protection Cases: The bill directs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to develop a plan by January 15, 2026, to reduce and streamline paperwork for child protection cases. This effort must be done in collaboration with counties, local social service agencies, and Minnesota's Tribal governments. The plan should include proposed changes, an implementation timeline, and a process for ongoing input from stakeholders to ensure that improvements benefit children in placement, foster care providers, Tribes, counties, and private child-placing agencies.

2. Funding for Information Technology Improvements: The bill appropriates $40 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 for upgrades to the Social Services Information System. This funding is a one-time appropriation aimed at improving the technology infrastructure used for child protection services.

The bill seeks to enhance efficiency in child protection case management and modernize the relevant information systems.