Bill > HF2226

This bill modifies background study requirements for child care providers by creating new procedures for coordinating with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in conducting background checks. Specifically, the bill requires the commissioner to submit requests to the BCA every six months for each licensed child care provider to obtain information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Law Enforcement Services Portal. The bill expands the grounds for disqualifying individuals from direct contact with persons receiving services to include notifications from the BCA. Importantly, if the commissioner uses information obtained through these new background checks to disqualify an individual, the bill prohibits sharing the specific reason for disqualification with the license holder or the applicant. The changes aim to enhance child care safety by providing an additional layer of screening for potential child care providers, allowing the state to cross-reference background information more comprehensively and systematically. The bill applies to various types of child care settings, including family child care, certified license-exempt child care centers, licensed child care centers, and legal non-licensed child care providers.

Education, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2226&ssn=0&y=2025