SF2350

SF2350 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Maltreatment of minors mandatory reporters training requirements modification

Related bill: HF1346

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 2350) proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 260E.065, regarding training requirements for mandatory reporters of maltreatment. The key provisions include:

Required Training: Local welfare agencies must offer training for individuals mandated to report suspected maltreatment or abuse. Training can be provided online or in person and must explain legal obligations, consequences of non-reporting, and instructions on detecting and reporting maltreatment.
Training Content: At least half of the training must focus on identifying signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse. The training must also cover definitions of various types of maltreatment as outlined in Minnesota law.
Expert Input: The Commissioner must develop training programs with input from professionals specializing in maltreatment, including medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers.

This bill aims to ensure thorough and expert-informed training for mandatory reporters to improve the identification and reporting of maltreatment cases.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
	Senate	Note	Action	HF substituted in committee

Citations

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        "Clarification that training can be offered online or in person."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies training requirements for mandatory reporters under section 260E.065.",
      "modified": [
        "Details on training content obligation and methods."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.065",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill references the duties and definitions related to maltreatment as defined under section 260E.055.",
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    },
    "citation": "260E.055",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1 paragraph b"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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    "citation": "260E.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
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