SF2350

SF2350 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Maltreatment of minors mandatory reporters training requirements modification

Related bill: HF1346

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify the training requirements for mandatory reporters of maltreatment and abuse in Minnesota. This initiative seeks to ensure that individuals who are legally required to report such incidents are well-informed and effective in identifying and reporting them.

Main Provisions

Training Offerings: Local welfare agencies must provide training for individuals required to report suspected maltreatment or abuse. The training can be conducted online or in person.
Training Content: At least half of the training must focus on identifying signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse. Specific definitions from section 260E.03 of the Minnesota Statutes must be included.
Expert Input: Training content must be developed with the help of experts such as medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers to enhance accuracy and effectiveness in detecting maltreatment.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 260E.065 by specifying the details and content requirements of the training, ensuring a comprehensive approach to educating mandatory reporters.
It emphasizes practical, example-driven training and mandates input from professionals with specialized knowledge related to maltreatment.

Relevant Terms

mandatory reporter, training requirements, maltreatment, abuse, local welfare agency, online training, in-person training, legal obligations, signs of maltreatment, expert input.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

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

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for at least half of the training to cover identification of maltreatment or abuse.",
        "Inclusion of definitions of maltreatment types as per section 260E.03."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No content removal noted."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies training requirements for mandatory reporters under section 260E.065.",
      "modified": [
        "Training may be offered online or in person.",
        "Local welfare agencies may direct reporters to commissioner-offered trainings."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.065"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "References made to section 260E.055 for legal obligations and definitions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No content removal noted."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 260E.055 is involved in defining the scope of mandatory reporting training.",
      "modified": [
        "Training content involves explanations under section 260E.055."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.055"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Training covers definitions as per section 260E.03 subdivision 12."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No content removal noted."
      ],
      "summary": "Training requirements now include definitions from section 260E.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion in content requirement for training."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.03"
  }
]