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This bill modifies the training requirements for mandatory reporters of child maltreatment in Minnesota. Currently, local welfare agencies must offer training to mandatory reporters that explains their legal obligations and how to detect and report suspected maltreatment. The bill adds several new provisions to enhance these training requirements. Specifically, the bill now mandates that at least half of the training time must focus on identifying signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse, and the training must comprehensively cover the definitions of each type of maltreatment as outlined in state law. Additionally, the bill requires that the commissioner develop these trainings in consultation with experts, including medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers. The training can still be offered online or in-person, and local welfare agencies can continue to fulfill their training obligation by directing reporters to trainings provided by the state commissioner. These changes aim to ensure that mandatory reporters receive more thorough and expert-informed training on recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2350&ssn=0&y=2025