HF 1779

1st Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/17/2013 09:35am

A bill for an act
relating to early childhood; modifying provisions relating to child care
programs; establishing family child care disinfection and infant sleep supervision
requirements; modifying training requirements for family child care providers,
child care centers, foster care providers, and chemical dependency programs;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 245A.07, subdivision 2a;
245A.1435; 245A.144; 245A.1444; 245A.40, subdivision 5; 245A.50; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.07, subdivision 2a, is amended to
read:

Subd. 2a.

Immediate suspension expedited hearing.

(a) Within five working days
of receipt of the license holder's timely appeal, the commissioner shall request assignment
of an administrative law judge. The request must include a proposed date, time, and place
of a hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an administrative law judge within 30
calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either
party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause. The commissioner shall
issue a notice of hearing by certified mail or personal service at least ten working days
before the hearing. The scope of the hearing shall be limited solely to the issue of whether
the temporary immediate suspension should remain in effect pending the commissioner's
final order under section 245A.08, regarding a licensing sanction issued under subdivision
3 following the immediate suspension. The burden of proof in expedited hearings under
this subdivision shall be limited to the commissioner's demonstration that reasonable
cause exists to believe that the license holder's actions or failure to comply with applicable
law or rule poses, or if the actions of other individuals or conditions in the program
poses an imminent risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the
program. "Reasonable cause" means there exist specific articulable facts or circumstances
which provide the commissioner with a reasonable suspicion that there is an imminent
risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the program. new text begin When the
commissioner has determined there is reasonable cause to order the temporary immediate
suspension of a license based on a violation of safe sleep requirements, as defined in
section 245A.1435, the commissioner is not required to demonstrate that an infant died or
was injured as a result of the safe sleep violations.
new text end

(b) The administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact, conclusions, and a
recommendation within ten working days from the date of hearing. The parties shall have
ten calendar days to submit exceptions to the administrative law judge's report. The
record shall close at the end of the ten-day period for submission of exceptions. The
commissioner's final order shall be issued within ten working days from the close of the
record. Within 90 calendar days after a final order affirming an immediate suspension, the
commissioner shall make a determination regarding whether a final licensing sanction
shall be issued under subdivision 3. The license holder shall continue to be prohibited
from operation of the program during this 90-day period.

(c) When the final order under paragraph (b) affirms an immediate suspension, and a
final licensing sanction is issued under subdivision 3 and the license holder appeals that
sanction, the license holder continues to be prohibited from operation of the program
pending a final commissioner's order under section 245A.08, subdivision 5, regarding the
final licensing sanction.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.1435, is amended to read:

245A.1435 REDUCTION OF RISK OF SUDDEN new text begin UNEXPECTED new text end INFANT
DEATH deleted text begin SYNDROME deleted text end IN LICENSED PROGRAMS.

(a) When a license holder is placing an infant to sleep, the license holder must
place the infant on the infant's back, unless the license holder has documentation from
the infant's deleted text begin parent deleted text end new text begin physician new text end directing an alternative sleeping position for the infant. The
deleted text begin parent deleted text end new text begin physician new text end directive must be on a form approved by the commissioner and must
deleted text begin include a statement that the parent or legal guardian has read the information provided by
the Minnesota Sudden Infant Death Center, related to the risk of SIDS and the importance
of placing an infant or child on its back to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS. deleted text end new text begin remain on file
at the licensed location. An infant who independently rolls onto its stomach after being
placed to sleep on its back may be allowed to remain sleeping on its stomach if the infant
is at least six months of age or the license holder has a signed statement from the parent
indicating that the infant regularly rolls over at home.
new text end

(b) deleted text begin The license holder must place the infant in a crib directly on a firm mattress with
a fitted crib sheet that fits tightly on the mattress and overlaps the mattress so it cannot be
dislodged by pulling on the corner of the sheet. The license holder must not place pillows,
quilts, comforters, sheepskin, pillow-like stuffed toys, or other soft products in the crib
with the infant deleted text end new text begin The license holder must place the infant in a crib directly on a firm mattress
with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, that fits tightly on the mattress,
and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged by pulling on the
corner of the sheet with reasonable effort. The license holder must not place anything in
the crib with the infant except for the infant's pacifier. For the purposes of this section, a
pacifier is defined as a synthetic nipple designed for infant sucking with nothing attached
to it new text end . The requirements of this section apply to license holders serving infants deleted text begin up to and
including 12 months deleted text end new text begin younger than one year new text end of age. Licensed child care providers must
meet the crib requirements under section 245A.146.

new text begin (c) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, the license holder must
move the infant to a crib as soon as practicable, and must keep the infant within sight of
the license holder until the infant is placed in a crib. When an infant falls asleep while
being held, the license holder must consider the supervision needs of other children in
care when determining how long to hold the infant before placing the infant in a crib to
sleep. The sleeping infant must not be in a position where the airway may be blocked or
with anything covering the infant's face.
new text end

new text begin (d) Placing a swaddled infant down to sleep in a licensed setting is not recommended
for an infant of any age and is prohibited for any infant who has begun to roll over
independently. However, with the written consent of a parent or guardian according to this
paragraph, a license holder may place the infant who has not yet begun to roll over on its
own down to sleep in a one-piece sleeper equipped with an attached system that fastens
securely only across the upper torso, with no constriction of the hips or legs, to create a
swaddle. Prior to any use of swaddling for sleep by a provider licensed under this chapter,
the license holder must obtain informed written consent for the use of swaddling from the
parent or guardian of the infant on a form provided by the commissioner and prepared in
partnership with the Minnesota Sudden Infant Death Center.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.144, is amended to read:

245A.144 new text begin TRAINING ON RISK OF new text end SUDDEN new text begin UNEXPECTED new text end INFANT
DEATH AND deleted text begin SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME deleted text end new text begin ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA new text end FOR
CHILD FOSTER CARE PROVIDERS.

(a) Licensed child foster care providers that care for infants or children through five
years of age must document that before staff persons and caregivers assist in the care
of infants or children through five years of age, they are instructed on the standards in
section 245A.1435 and receive training on reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant
death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome for deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma from shaking new text end infants
and young children. This section does not apply to emergency relative placement under
section 245A.035. The training on reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death
deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end may be provided as:

(1) orientation training to child foster care providers, who care for infants or children
through five years of age, under Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3070, subpart 1; or

(2) in-service training to child foster care providers, who care for infants or children
through five years of age, under Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3070, subpart 2.

(b) Training required under this section must be at least one hour in length and must
be completed at least once every five years. At a minimum, the training must address
the risk factors related to sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby
syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end , means of reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant
death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end , and license holder
communication with parents regarding reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant
death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end .

(c) Training for child foster care providers must be approved by the county or
private licensing agency that is responsible for monitoring the child foster care provider
under section 245A.16. The approved training fulfills, in part, training required under
Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3070.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.1444, is amended to read:

245A.1444 TRAINING ON RISK OF SUDDEN new text begin UNEXPECTED new text end INFANT
DEATH deleted text begin SYNDROME deleted text end AND deleted text begin SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME deleted text end new text begin ABUSIVE HEAD
TRAUMA new text end BY OTHER PROGRAMS.

A licensed chemical dependency treatment program that serves clients with infants
or children through five years of age, who sleep at the program and a licensed children's
residential facility that serves infants or children through five years of age, must document
that before program staff persons or volunteers assist in the care of infants or children
through five years of age, they are instructed on the standards in section 245A.1435 and
receive training on reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and
deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma from shaking infants and young children new text end . The
training conducted under this section may be used to fulfill training requirements under
Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0100, subpart 3; and 9530.6490, subpart 4, item B.

This section does not apply to child care centers or family child care programs
governed by sections 245A.40 and 245A.50.

Sec. 5.

new text begin [245A.1446] FAMILY CHILD CARE DIAPERING AREA
DISINFECTION.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, a family child care provider may
disinfect the diaper changing surface with either a solution of at least two teaspoons
of chlorine bleach to one quart of water or with a surface disinfectant that meets the
following criteria:
new text end

new text begin (1) the manufacturer's label or instructions state that the product is registered with
the United States Environmental Protection Agency;
new text end

new text begin (2) the manufacturer's label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective
against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
new text end

new text begin (3) the manufacturer's label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective with
a ten minute or less contact time;
new text end

new text begin (4) the disinfectant is clearly labeled by the manufacturer with directions for mixing
and use;
new text end

new text begin (5) the disinfectant is used only in accordance with the manufacturer's directions; and
new text end

new text begin (6) the product does not include triclosan or derivatives of triclosan.
new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin [245A.147] FAMILY CHILD CARE INFANT SLEEP SUPERVISION
REQUIREMENTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin In-person checks on infants. new text end

new text begin (a) License holders that serve infants
are encouraged to monitor sleeping infants by conducting in-person checks on each infant
in their care every 30 minutes.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon enrollment of an infant in a family child care program, the license holder is
encouraged to conduct in-person checks on the sleeping infant every 15 minutes, during
the first four months of care.
new text end

new text begin (c) When an infant has an upper respiratory infection, the license holder is
encouraged to conduct in-person checks on the sleeping infant every 15 minutes
throughout the hours of sleep.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Use of audio or visual monitoring devices. new text end

new text begin In addition to conducting
the in-person checks encouraged under subdivision 1, license holders serving infants are
encouraged to use and maintain an audio or visual monitoring device to monitor each
sleeping infant in care during all hours of sleep.
new text end

Sec. 7.

new text begin [245A.152] CHILD CARE LICENSE HOLDER INSURANCE.
new text end

new text begin (a) A license holder must provide a written notice to all parents or guardians of all
children to be accepted for care prior to admission stating whether the license holder has
liability insurance. This notice may be incorporated into and provided on the admission
form used by the license holder.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the license holder has liability insurance:
new text end

new text begin (1) the license holder shall inform parents in writing that a current certificate of
coverage for insurance is available for inspection to all parents or guardians of children
receiving services and to all parents seeking services from the family child care program;
new text end

new text begin (2) the notice must provide the parent or guardian with the date of expiration or
next renewal of the policy; and
new text end

new text begin (3) upon the expiration date of the policy, the license holder must provide a new
written notice indicating whether the insurance policy has lapsed or whether the license
holder has renewed the policy.
new text end

new text begin If the policy was renewed, the license holder must provide the new expiration date of the
policy in writing to the parents or guardians.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the license holder does not have liability insurance, the license holder must
provide an annual notice, on a form developed and made available by the commissioner,
to the parents or guardians of children in care indicating that the license holder does not
carry liability insurance.
new text end

new text begin (d) The license holder must notify all parents and guardians in writing immediately
of any change in insurance status.
new text end

new text begin (e) The license holder must make available upon request the certificate of liability
insurance to the parents of children in care, to the commissioner, and to county licensing
agents.
new text end

new text begin (f) The license holder must document, with the signature of the parent or guardian,
that the parent or guardian received the notices required by this section.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.40, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome
deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end training.

(a) License holders must document that before staff
persons new text begin and volunteers new text end care for infants, they are instructed on the standards in section
245A.1435 and receive training on reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death
deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end . In addition, license holders must document that before staff persons care for
infants or children under school age, they receive training on the risk of deleted text begin shaken baby
syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma from shaking infants and young children new text end . The training
in this subdivision may be provided as orientation training under subdivision 1 and
in-service training under subdivision 7.

(b) Sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end reduction training required under
this subdivision must be at least one-half hour in length and must be completed at least
once every deleted text begin five years deleted text end new text begin year new text end . At a minimum, the training must address the risk factors
related to sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end , means of reducing the risk of sudden
new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end in child care, and license holder communication with
parents regarding reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end .

(c) deleted text begin Shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin Abusive head trauma new text end training under this subdivision
must be at least one-half hour in length and must be completed at least once every deleted text begin five
years deleted text end new text begin year new text end . At a minimum, the training must address the risk factors related to deleted text begin shaken
baby syndrome for deleted text end new text begin shaking new text end infants and young children, means to reduce the risk of deleted text begin shaken
baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end in child care, and license holder communication with
parents regarding reducing the risk of deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end .

(d) The commissioner shall make available for viewing a video presentation on the
dangers associated with shaking infants and young children. The video presentation must
be part of the orientation and annual in-service training of licensed child care center
staff persons caring for children under school age. The commissioner shall provide to
child care providers and interested individuals, at cost, copies of a video approved by the
commissioner of health under section 144.574 on the dangers associated with shaking
infants and young children.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.50, is amended to read:

245A.50 FAMILY CHILD CARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

Subdivision 1.

Initial training.

(a) License holders, caregivers, and substitutes must
comply with the training requirements in this section.

(b) Helpers who assist with care on a regular basis must complete six hours of
training within one year after the date of initial employment.

Subd. 2.

Child growth and development new text begin and behavior guidance new text end training.

(a) For
purposes of family and group family child care, the license holder and each adult caregiver
who provides care in the licensed setting for more than 30 days in any 12-month period
shall complete and document at least deleted text begin two deleted text end new text begin four new text end hours of child growth and development
new text begin and behavior guidance new text end training deleted text begin within the first year of deleted text end new text begin prior to initial new text end licensure new text begin , and before
caring for children new text end . For purposes of this subdivision, "child growth and development
training" means training in understanding how children acquire language and develop
physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. new text begin "Behavior guidance training" means
training in the understanding of the functions of child behavior and strategies for managing
challenging situations. Child growth and development and behavior guidance training
must be repeated annually. Training curriculum shall be developed or approved by the
commissioner of human services by January 1, 2014.
new text end

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), individuals are exempt from this requirement if
they:

(1) have taken a three-credit course on early childhood development within the
past five years;

(2) have received a baccalaureate or master's degree in early childhood education or
school-age child care within the past five years;

(3) are licensed in Minnesota as a prekindergarten teacher, an early childhood
educator, a kindergarten to grade 6 teacher with a prekindergarten specialty, an early
childhood special education teacher, or an elementary teacher with a kindergarten
endorsement; or

(4) have received a baccalaureate degree with a Montessori certificate within the
past five years.

Subd. 3.

First aid.

(a) When children are present in a family child care home
governed by Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, at least one staff person
must be present in the home who has been trained in first aid. The first aid training must
have been provided by an individual approved to provide first aid instruction. First aid
training may be less than eight hours and persons qualified to provide first aid training
include individuals approved as first aid instructors. new text begin First aid training must be repeated
every two years.
new text end

(b) A family child care provider is exempt from the first aid training requirements
under this subdivision related to any substitute caregiver who provides less than 30 hours
of care during any 12-month period.

(c) Video training reviewed and approved by the county licensing agency satisfies
the training requirement of this subdivision.

Subd. 4.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(a) When children are present in a family
child care home governed by Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, at least
one staff person must be present in the home who has been trained in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and in the treatment of obstructed airways new text begin that includes CPR
techniques for infants and children new text end . The CPR training must have been provided by an
individual approved to provide CPR instruction, must be repeated at least once every deleted text begin three
deleted text end new text begin two new text end years, and must be documented in the staff person's records.

(b) A family child care provider is exempt from the CPR training requirement in
this subdivision related to any substitute caregiver who provides less than 30 hours of
care during any 12-month period.

(c) deleted text begin Video training reviewed and approved by the county licensing agency satisfies
the training requirement of this subdivision. deleted text end new text begin Persons providing CPR training must use
CPR training that has been developed:
new text end

new text begin (1) by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and incorporates
psychomotor skills to support the instruction; or
new text end

new text begin (2) using nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for CPR training and
incorporates psychomotor skills to support the instruction.
new text end

Subd. 5.

Sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end and deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome
deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end training.

(a) License holders must document that before staff
persons, caregivers, and helpers assist in the care of infants, they are instructed on the
standards in section 245A.1435 and receive training on reducing the risk of sudden
new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end . In addition, license holders must document that before
staff persons, caregivers, and helpers assist in the care of infants and children under
school age, they receive training on reducing the risk of deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive
head trauma from shaking infants and young children new text end . The training in this subdivision
may be provided as initial training under subdivision 1 or ongoing annual training under
subdivision 7.

(b) Sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end reduction training required under this
subdivision must be at least one-half hour in length and must be completed new text begin in person
new text end at least once every deleted text begin five years deleted text end new text begin two years new text end . new text begin On the years when the license holder is not
receiving the in-person training on sudden unexpected infant death reduction, the license
holder must receive sudden unexpected infant death reduction training through a video
of no more than one hour in length developed or approved by the commissioner. new text end At a
minimum, the training must address the risk factors related to sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant
death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end , means of reducing the risk of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome
deleted text end in child care, and license holder communication with parents regarding reducing the risk
of sudden new text begin unexpected new text end infant death deleted text begin syndrome deleted text end .

(c) deleted text begin Shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin Abusive head trauma new text end training required under this
subdivision must be at least one-half hour in length and must be completed at least once
every deleted text begin five years deleted text end new text begin year new text end . At a minimum, the training must address the risk factors related
to deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin shaking infants and young children new text end , means of reducing the
risk of deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive head trauma new text end in child care, and license holder
communication with parents regarding reducing the risk of deleted text begin shaken baby syndrome deleted text end new text begin abusive
head trauma new text end .

(d) Training for family and group family child care providers must be new text begin developed
by the commissioner in conjunction with the Minnesota Sudden Infant Death Center
and new text end approved deleted text begin by the county licensing agency deleted text end new text begin by the Minnesota Center for Professional
Development new text end .

deleted text begin (e) The commissioner shall make available for viewing by all licensed child care
providers a video presentation on the dangers associated with shaking infants and young
children. The video presentation shall be part of the initial and ongoing annual training of
licensed child care providers, caregivers, and helpers caring for children under school age.
The commissioner shall provide to child care providers and interested individuals, at cost,
copies of a video approved by the commissioner of health under section 144.574 on the
dangers associated with shaking infants and young children.
deleted text end

Subd. 6.

Child passenger restraint systems; training requirement.

(a) A license
holder must comply with all seat belt and child passenger restraint system requirements
under section 169.685.

(b) Family and group family child care programs licensed by the Department of
Human Services that serve a child or children under nine years of age must document
training that fulfills the requirements in this subdivision.

(1) Before a license holder, staff person, caregiver, or helper transports a child or
children under age nine in a motor vehicle, the person placing the child or children in a
passenger restraint must satisfactorily complete training on the proper use and installation
of child restraint systems in motor vehicles. Training completed under this subdivision may
be used to meet initial training under subdivision 1 or ongoing training under subdivision 7.

(2) Training required under this subdivision must be at least one hour in length,
completed at initial training, and repeated at least once every five years. At a minimum,
the training must address the proper use of child restraint systems based on the child's
size, weight, and age, and the proper installation of a car seat or booster seat in the motor
vehicle used by the license holder to transport the child or children.

(3) Training under this subdivision must be provided by individuals who are certified
and approved by the Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. License holders
may obtain a list of certified and approved trainers through the Department of Public
Safety Web site or by contacting the agency.

(c) Child care providers that only transport school-age children as defined in section
245A.02, subdivision 19, paragraph (f), in child care buses as defined in section 169.448,
subdivision 1, paragraph (e), are exempt from this subdivision.

Subd. 7.

Training requirements for family and group family child care.

For
purposes of family and group family child care, the license holder and each primary
caregiver must complete deleted text begin eight deleted text end new text begin 16 new text end hours of new text begin ongoing new text end training each year. For purposes
of this subdivision, a primary caregiver is an adult caregiver who provides services in
the licensed setting for more than 30 days in any 12-month period. new text begin Repeat of topical
training requirements in subdivisions 2 to 8 shall count toward the annual 16-hour training
requirement. Additional new text end ongoing training subjects new text begin to meet the annual 16-hour training
requirement new text end must be selected from the following areas:

(1) deleted text begin " deleted text end child growth and development training deleted text begin " has the meaning given in deleted text end new text begin under
new text end subdivision 2, paragraph (a);

(2) deleted text begin " deleted text end learning environment and curriculum deleted text begin " includes deleted text end new text begin , including new text end training in
establishing an environment and providing activities that provide learning experiences to
meet each child's needs, capabilities, and interests;

(3) deleted text begin " deleted text end assessment and planning for individual needs deleted text begin " includes deleted text end new text begin , including new text end training in
observing and assessing what children know and can do in order to provide curriculum
and instruction that addresses their developmental and learning needs, including children
with special needs and bilingual children or children for whom English is not their
primary language;

(4) deleted text begin " deleted text end interactions with children deleted text begin " includes deleted text end new text begin , including new text end training in establishing
supportive relationships with children, guiding them as individuals and as part of a group;

(5) deleted text begin " deleted text end families and communities deleted text begin " includes deleted text end new text begin , including new text end training in working
collaboratively with families and agencies or organizations to meet children's needs and to
encourage the community's involvement;

(6) deleted text begin " deleted text end health, safety, and nutrition deleted text begin " includes deleted text end new text begin , including new text end training in establishing and
maintaining an environment that ensures children's health, safety, and nourishment,
including child abuse, maltreatment, prevention, and reporting; home and fire safety; child
injury prevention; communicable disease prevention and control; first aid; and CPR; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(7) deleted text begin " deleted text end program planning and evaluation deleted text begin " includes deleted text end new text begin , including new text end training in establishing,
implementing, evaluating, and enhancing program operations deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and new text end

new text begin (8) behavior guidance, including training in the understanding of the functions of
child behavior and strategies for managing behavior.
new text end

Subd. 8.

Other required training requirements.

(a) The training required of
family and group family child care providers and staff must include training in the cultural
dynamics of early childhood development and child care. The cultural dynamics and
disabilities training and skills development of child care providers must be designed to
achieve outcomes for providers of child care that include, but are not limited to:

(1) an understanding and support of the importance of culture and differences in
ability in children's identity development;

(2) understanding the importance of awareness of cultural differences and
similarities in working with children and their families;

(3) understanding and support of the needs of families and children with differences
in ability;

(4) developing skills to help children develop unbiased attitudes about cultural
differences and differences in ability;

(5) developing skills in culturally appropriate caregiving; and

(6) developing skills in appropriate caregiving for children of different abilities.

The commissioner shall approve the curriculum for cultural dynamics and disability
training.

(b) The provider must meet the training requirement in section 245A.14, subdivision
11, paragraph (a), clause (4), to be eligible to allow a child cared for at the family child
care or group family child care home to use the swimming pool located at the home.

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Supervising for safety; training requirement. new text end

new text begin Effective July 1, 2014,
all family child care license holders and each adult caregiver who provides care in the
licensed family child care home for more than 30 days in any 12-month period shall
complete and document at least six hours approved training on supervising for safety
prior to initial licensure, and before caring for children. At least two hours of training
on supervising for safety must be repeated annually. For purposes of this subdivision,
"supervising for safety" includes supervision basics, supervision outdoors, equipment and
materials, illness, injuries, and disaster preparedness. The commissioner shall develop
the supervising for safety curriculum by January 1, 2014.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Approved training. new text end

new text begin County licensing staff must accept training approved
by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development, including:
new text end

new text begin (1) face-to-face or classroom training;
new text end

new text begin (2) online training; and
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new text begin (3) relationship-based professional development, such as mentoring, coaching,
and consulting.
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new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Commissioner duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of human services must
train county licensing staff on the interpretation and intention of new requirements under
this section prior to implementation.
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new text begin (b) New and increased training requirements under this section must not be imposed
on providers until the commissioner establishes statewide accessibility to the required
training.
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