State-funded playgrounds required to use inclusive design standards.

This bill requires playgrounds built or significantly renovated with Minnesota state funds to follow inclusive design standards that ensure accessibility for people with and without disabilities. To comply, projects must incorporate features such as accessible routes, sensory play options, and comfortable gathering spaces while adhering to established universal design principles. The law mandates that playground designs be reviewed by experts in accessibility and authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to create implementation guidance in consultation with the Minnesota Council on Disability. These changes directly affect state agencies and local entities that receive government funding for playground construction or major renovations.