Family residential services and life sharing services new rates implementation delaying provision and Family Residential Services Advisory Task Force establishment provision and appropriation

This bill delays the implementation of new rates for family residential services and life sharing services in Minnesota from 2026 to 2029 (or until federal approval is obtained). It also establishes an Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services to evaluate proposed rate changes and their impact on providers before final decisions are made. The Task Force includes representatives from foster care providers, county associations, service recipients, and state agencies, and must submit reports to the legislature. This directly affects licensed adult family foster care providers, family residential service agencies, and the Department of Human Services, which must provide administrative support and data for the Task Force's analysis.