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SF2507 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Licensing and certification regulations modification relating to children and families

Related bill: HF2191

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced as S.F. No. 2507, proposes modifications to state laws regulating child-related licensing and certification within Minnesota's Health and Human Services system. Sponsored by Senators Boldon and Wiklund, it seeks to update sections of Minnesota Statutes (2024) concerning the administration and oversight of childcare and foster care licensing regulations.

Key Provisions:

  1. Licensing Extensions & Criteria for Denials:

    • The Commissioner may issue licenses valid for up to two years if operational and documentation requirements are not yet fully met.
    • Prohibits issuing licenses to applicants with recent disqualifications, denial histories, or revoked licenses, though waivers and exceptions may be granted under specific conditions if deemed beneficial for the community.

  2. County Agency Authority:

    • Delegates certain licensing functions to county and private agencies, such as application denials, correction orders, variances, and issuing conditional licenses.
    • Excludes certain variances (e.g., dual licensure for child and adult foster care, disqualified individuals) from county authority, requiring approval from state commissioners.
    • Establishes annual unannounced inspections for home-based child care providers.

  3. Renewal and Oversight Enhancements:

    • Implements data-sharing mandates between the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Children, Youth, and Families.
    • Includes provisions for reporting child injuries, deaths, and fires affecting childcare facilities.

  4. Child Passenger Safety Training:

    • Expands child restraint system training requirements for childcare and foster care providers, increasing the age limit for mandatory training from 8 years old to 9 years old.
    • Requires retraining every five years.
    • Allows for temporary variances in emergency relative foster care placements, provided the caregiver completes a child seat safety check.

In summary, the bill strengthens child safety measures, ensures greater oversight of licensing procedures, and grants flexibility in emergency foster care placements while maintaining accountability.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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        "New conditions under which temporary provisional licenses may be granted during pendency of appeals."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This modifies regulations regarding the conditions under which licenses may be issued under section 245A.18, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on when licenses should not be reissued in case of tribal licensing authority jurisdiction."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245A.18",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifications on not issuing or reissuing licenses under certain disqualifications."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill addresses requirements under section 245C.03, subdivision 1 regarding disqualifications relating to household individuals.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "245C.03",
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  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "References the conditions about removing disqualified individuals under section 245C.17.",
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        "Clarifies enforcement regarding controlling individuals who are disqualified."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245C.17",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "245C.25",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "Details about reconsideration processes for disqualifications under section 245C.27, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "245C.27",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows for continuation of operation during appeals under specific conditions."
      ],
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      "summary": "Adjustments to how variances and suspensions are managed under section 142B.18, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies reporting requirements for variances and corrections."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "142B.18",
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  }
]

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