Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve transparency in the child care licensing process in Minnesota by requiring notifications related to child care licensing to indicate whether violations were self-reported by the license holder.

Main Provisions

1. Correction Orders and Conditional Licenses:

   • When the commissioner issues a correction order or conditional license due to non-compliance with laws or rules, they must include information about whether the conditions were self-reported by the applicant or license holder.

2. Posting on Department Website:

   • If the Department of Human Services publishes a conditional license or correction order online, it must indicate if the violation was self-reported.

3. Fix-It Tickets:

   • These are issued instead of a correction order if the violation is minor and does not pose immediate danger. The ticket must note if the violation was self-reported.

4. Documented Technical Assistance:

   • In cases of low-risk non-compliance, the commissioner may offer technical assistance instead of a correction order, and must note any self-reported violations.

5. Significant Sanctions:

   • Orders for license suspension, fines, or revocation must also indicate whether the violation was self-reported. This information should be included in any public postings on the department's website.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a requirement for indicating self-reported violations across various licensing orders and publicly posted notifications, which is not a requirement under existing law.

Relevant Terms

• Child care licensing
• Self-reported violations
• Correction orders
• Conditional licenses
• Fix-it tickets
• Documented technical assistance
• License suspension and revocation