SF 1189 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
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Feb 10, 2025
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