Bill > HF1247

This bill modifies existing child care regulations in Minnesota to allow aides to supervise children during arrival and departure times in licensed child care centers under specific conditions. Currently, child care centers must maintain certain staffing ratios, but this bill permits aides to temporarily substitute for teachers during morning and afternoon transition periods, as long as these periods do not exceed 25 percent of the center's daily operating hours. To qualify, the aide must be at least 18 years old, have worked at the specific child care center for a minimum of 30 days, and have completed all required initial training, including preservice and first-90-days licensing training. The bill aims to provide child care centers with more flexibility in staffing during peak transition times while maintaining safety standards by setting clear qualifications for the substituting aides. The provisions will become effective on July 1, 2025, giving child care centers time to prepare for and implement these new staffing guidelines.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1247&ssn=0&y=2025