Bill > SF2515

This bill modifies background study requirements for child care providers by establishing a new coordination process with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Specifically, the commissioner must submit a request 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 about background study subjects. If the commissioner uses this information to disqualify someone from working in child care, they are prohibited from sharing the specific reason for disqualification with the license holder or applicant. The bill also expands the grounds for disqualification from direct contact with persons receiving services to include notifications from the BCA. These changes aim to enhance child safety by providing an additional layer of background screening for child care providers, allowing more comprehensive checks of potential risks without fully disclosing sensitive information that might unfairly prejudice an individual's employment prospects.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2515&ssn=0&y=2025