Child care provider licensing modification
SF 1189 modifies Minnesota's child care licensing rules by adding new exemptions for certain providers that no longer need state licensing. It specifically exempts nonprofit youth programs (grades K-12) with written parental consent and safety policies, family child care providers serving up to 10 children with strict age limits, and accredited nonpublic school programs requiring background checks. The bill also clarifies documentation requirements for some exempt programs, such as verifying accreditation standards. These changes directly affect child care providers who previously needed licenses but now qualify for exemptions under specific conditions. The policy aims to reduce regulatory burden for certain low-risk care settings while maintaining safety safeguards.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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State
District
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Torrey Westrom
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Gruenhagen
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Howe
RRepublican
Co
Paul Utke
RRepublican
Co
Steve Green
RRepublican
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