Bill > SF2722

This bill establishes new program integrity requirements for Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) through several key provisions. The bill requires child care providers receiving $1,000,000 or more in annual funding to install video monitoring systems in all public and shared areas, with specific technical requirements like 720p resolution and continuous recording. Providers at this funding level will also be subject to multiple unannounced inspections annually, with the number of inspections increasing based on funding amount. The bill mandates that the commissioner of children, youth, and families create a statewide electronic record-keeping system by July 1, 2026, to provide real-time access to child enrollment records. Providers will be required to sign bills under penalty of perjury, and the commissioner gains expanded authority to refuse payments or suspend authorizations for providers who submit false information. The bill also classifies video footage as protected non-public data and establishes strict rules for video recording retention, including a 90-day storage requirement and special handling for potential criminal investigations. To support these new requirements, the bill appropriates $3,778,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,115,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund, with the goal of improving program integrity and internal controls in child care assistance.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2722&ssn=0&y=2025