SF2507 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Licensing and certification regulations modification relating to children and families
Related bill: HF2191
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to modify licensing and certification regulations related to programs and services for children and families in Minnesota. It seeks to ensure the safety and welfare of children by updating existing statutes on licensing conditions, training requirements, delegation of authority, and other related provisions.
Main Provisions
- Updates licensing regulations to clarify the conditions under which licenses may be granted or revoked for programs serving children and families.
- Allows temporary licenses in certain situations where observation or required documentation is pending.
- Introduces factors for considering the best interests of the community when issuing licenses, such as the diversity of services and management structure.
- Requires county and private agencies to adhere to the commissioner's rules while delegating some licensing activities, like issuing correction orders and recommending license revocations.
Significant Changes
- Changes the child passenger restraint system training requirement from children under eight to those under nine. This includes training for proper use and installation of child safety seats.
- Extends the licensing period for child foster care up to two years under certain conditions before transitioning to an annual system via a new hub.
- Requires counties to disclose policies on variances for family child care on public websites and report on licensing reviews or incidents, including serious injuries or fires.
Relevant Terms
- Licensing
- Child passenger restraint systems
- Family child care
- Child foster care
- Variances
- Disqualification
- Community interest
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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"Clarification of the requirements for licensing application and renewal."
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"summary": "This bill updates regulations under section 245A.18 regarding licensing for child care programs.",
"modified": [
"Amended details regarding the conditions under which licenses are issued during application appeals."
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"citation": "245A.18"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Refers to existing provisions in section 245C.03 about screening for individuals living in a household where child care services are provided.",
"modified": [
"Clarified consequences for households with a disqualified individual according to section 245C.03."
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"summary": "Mentions section 245C.17 concerning immediate removals of disqualified individuals in licensed programs.",
"modified": [
"Updated as part of procedural requirements when an immediate removal order is applicable."
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"summary": "Refers to reconsideration procedures under section 245C.25 concerning disqualifications.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies reporting requirements for reconsiderations under this section before the implementation of NETStudy 2.0."
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"citation": "245C.25"
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"summary": "Mentions subdivisions under section 245C.27 related to disqualification reconsiderations.",
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"Specifies the reporting format requirements for reconsiderations as per section 245C.27 subdivisions a and b."
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