Home and community-based services standards for out-of-home respite care services for children modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's standards for out-of-home respite care services for children, allowing licensed providers to offer these services in unlicensed residential settings under specific conditions. It requires background checks for all individuals, annual assessments by case managers of the residential environment, and written authorization from a child's legal representative each year. The bill limits services to no more than four children at a time (with sibling sharing permitted), restricts service duration to 46 days per year per child, and prohibits services to adults over 21 in the same residence. Providers must maintain detailed documentation of all compliance requirements, with the changes effective January 1, 2026, or after federal approval.