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MN HF3665

MN HF3665
Out-of-home placement plan requirements modified to include early childhood education and child care programs, and agencies and guardians ad litem required to provide information on early childhood education and child care programs for children in foster care.


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Introduced
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to children, youth, and families; modifying out-of-home placement plan requirements to include early childhood education and child care programs; requiring agencies and guardians ad litem to provide information on early childhood education and child care programs for children in foster care; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 260C.212, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill modifies requirements for out-of-home placement plans for children in foster care to ensure their early childhood education and child care needs are addressed. Specifically, it mandates that these plans include efforts to maintain a child's enrollment in early childhood education or child care programs if it's in their best interest, or to enroll them in similar programs if their current one is no longer feasible or appropriate. The bill also requires agencies and guardians ad litem (GALs), who are appointed by the court to represent a child's interests, to provide foster parents with information about available early childhood education and child care programs, including details on financial assistance like the Northstar foster care benefits child care allowance and eligibility for other programs. This aims to ensure that young children in foster care have stable access to educational and care opportunities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Children and Families Finance and Policy (15:00:00 4/8/2026 ) (on 04/08/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3665/ 02/23/2026
BillText https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3665/versions/0/pdf/ 02/23/2026
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