SF2515

SF2515 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Background study requirements modification for child care providers

Related bill: HF2226

AI Generated Summary

This bill (Minnesota Senate File No. 2515) proposes modifications to background study requirements for child care providers. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 245C.08 and 245C.14, to enhance coordination with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

Key provisions include:

Coordination with the BCA (New Subdivision in 245C.08)
- The commissioner must request information from the BCA regarding notifications from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Law Enforcement Services Portal for background study subjects in various child care sectors.
- These requests must be submitted every six months for licensed child care providers.
- If a disqualification is based on information obtained through this process, the commissioner cannot share the specific reason for disqualification with the license holder or entity that submitted the study.
Disqualification from Direct Contact (Amendment to 245C.14, Subd. 1)
- Individuals must be disqualified if background studies reveal specific criminal convictions, administrative determinations, terminated parental rights, or notifications from the BCA under the new subdivision 2a of section 245C.08.
- Disqualified individuals generally cannot work in roles involving direct contact unless:
  - They request reconsideration within the specified period.
  - The commissioner sets aside the disqualification.
  - A variance is granted for the disqualified individual.
- Additional provisions apply to background studies associated with licensed family foster settings.

This bill seeks to bolster child safety by ensuring more rigorous and timely background checks while maintaining confidentiality regarding the sources of disqualification decisions.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services

Citations

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    "citation": "245C.08",
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