The legislative bill introduced in Minnesota aims to update the regulations surrounding child care centers. The key changes include:

1. Staff and Director Qualifications: It sets new qualifications for various roles within child care centers, such as directors, teachers, and substitutes. This includes age, educational backgrounds, and experience requirements.

2. Staff Ratios and Group Sizes: The bill specifies the minimum staff-to-child ratios and maximum group sizes based on children's ages, ensuring better supervision and safety.

3. Operational Adjustments: It amends rules to redefine age categories and simplify emergency contact requirements in children's records. It also adjusts the frequency of certain health and safety checks.

4. Regulatory Revisions: Several existing Minnesota Rules relating to the operation and staffing of child care centers are repealed, suggesting a shift towards newer regulations that might be more suited to current needs.

These changes aim to improve child care standards, enhance safety, and ensure that staff are adequately qualified to provide care to children in Minnesota.