HF 862

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/16/2023 05:01pm

A bill for an act
relating to early childhood programs; requiring support staff persons for early
childhood family education programs; appropriating money; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2022, section 124D.13, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 124D.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

Subd. 12a.

Support staff.

(a) The department must employ two full-time equivalent
staff to serve as resources for programs described in this section. The staff persons must
provide operational support and guidance to programs, including but not limited to providing
professional development and education support, assisting with marketing and outreach,
and facilitating collaborations with public and private organizations serving families.

(b) Each staff person described in this subdivision must hold a valid license as a teacher
of parent and family education.

EFFECTIVE DATE.

This section is effective for revenue for fiscal year 2024 and later.

Sec. 2. APPROPRIATION; EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
SUPPORT STAFF.

Subdivision 1.

Department of Education.

The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education in the fiscal years
designated.

Subd. 2.

Early childhood family education support staff.

For the purposes described
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.13, subdivision 12a:

	$	500,000	.....	2024
	$	500,000	.....	2025