<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>background study requirements, disqualifications, and data classification; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>making changes to juvenile proceedings; modifying juvenile records and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>offenses; allowing a set aside or variance to disqualification; requiring child care <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>centers to develop risk management plans;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>sections 144A.071, subdivision 4c; 245A.07, subdivision 2a; 245A.30; 245A.66; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>245B.05, subdivision 7; 245C.02, subdivision 18; 609A.02, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>609A.03, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 5a, 7; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>sections 245A.03, subdivision 2; 245A.04, subdivisions 5, 7; 245A.07, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>subdivisions 1, 3; 245A.144; 245A.50, subdivision 5; 245C.15, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>245C.20; 245C.22, subdivision 7; 245C.24, subdivision 2; 626.556, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>2, 10e; repealing Minnesota Rules, part 2500.5000.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 144A.071, subdivision 4c, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>    Subd. 4c.  <b>Exceptions for replacement beds after June 30, 2003.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>commissioner of health, in coordination with the commissioner of human services, may <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>approve the renovation, replacement, upgrading, or relocation of a nursing home or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>boarding care home, under the following conditions: <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>    (1) to license and certify an 80-bed city-owned facility in Nicollet County to be <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>constructed on the site of a new city-owned hospital to replace an existing 85-bed facility <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>attached to a hospital that is also being replaced. The threshold allowed for this project <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>144A.073</statute_ref> shall be the maximum amount available to pay the additional <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>medical assistance costs of the new facility; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>    (2) to license and certify 29 beds to be added to an existing 69-bed facility in St. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>Louis County, provided that the 29 beds must be transferred from active or layaway status <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>at an existing facility in St. Louis County that had 235 beds on April 1, 2003. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>The licensed capacity at the 235-bed facility must be reduced to 206 beds, but the payment <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>rate at that facility shall not be adjusted as a result of this transfer. The operating payment <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>rate of the facility adding beds after completion of this project shall be the same as it was <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>on the day prior to the day the beds are licensed and certified. This project shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>proceed unless it is approved and financed under the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>144A.073</statute_ref>;  <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>    (3) to license and certify a new 60-bed facility in Austin, provided that: (i) 45 of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>the new beds are transferred from a 45-bed facility in Austin under common ownership <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>that is closed and 15 of the new beds are transferred from a 182-bed facility in Albert Lea <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>under common ownership; (ii) the commissioner of human services is authorized by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>2004 legislature to negotiate budget-neutral planned nursing facility closures; and (iii) <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>money is available from planned closures of facilities under common ownership to make <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>implementation of this clause budget-neutral to the state. The bed capacity of the Albert <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>Lea facility shall be reduced to 167 beds following the transfer. Of the 60 beds at the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>new facility, 20 beds shall be used for a special care unit for persons with Alzheimer's <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>disease or related dementias; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>    (4) to license and certify up to 80 beds transferred from an existing state-owned <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>nursing facility in Cass County to a new facility located on the grounds of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>Ah-Gwah-Ching campus. The operating cost payment rates for the new facility shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>determined based on the interim and settle-up payment provisions of Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>part 
         <statute_ref>9549.0057</statute_ref>, and the reimbursement provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>256B.431</statute_ref>. The property <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>payment rate for the first three years of operation shall be $35 per day. For subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>years, the property payment rate of $35 per day shall be adjusted for inflation as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>256B.434</statute_ref>, subdivision 4, paragraph (c), as long as the facility has a contract <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.434</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    (5) to initiate a pilot program to license and certify up to 80 beds transferred from <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>an existing county-owned nursing facility in Steele County relocated to the site of a new <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>acute care facility as part of the county's Communities for a Lifetime comprehensive plan <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>to create innovative responses to the aging of its population. Upon relocation to the new <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>site, the nursing facility shall delicense 28 beds. The property payment rate for the first <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>three years of operation of the new facility shall be increased by an amount as calculated <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>according to items (i) to (v): <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    (i) compute the estimated decrease in medical assistance residents served by the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>nursing facility by multiplying the decrease in licensed beds by the historical percentage <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>of medical assistance resident days; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>    (ii) compute the annual savings to the medical assistance program from the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>delicensure of 28 beds by multiplying the anticipated decrease in medical assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>residents, determined in item (i), by the existing facility's weighted average payment rate <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>multiplied by 365; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>    (iii) compute the anticipated annual costs for community-based services by <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>multiplying the anticipated decrease in medical assistance residents served by the nursing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>facility, determined in item (i), by the average monthly elderly waiver service costs for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>individuals in Steele County multiplied by 12; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    (iv) subtract the amount in item (iii) from the amount in item (ii); <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    (v) divide the amount in item (iv) by an amount equal to the relocated nursing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>facility's occupancy factor under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.431, subdivision 3f</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>multiplied by the historical percentage of medical assistance resident days. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>    For subsequent years, the adjusted property payment rate shall be adjusted for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>inflation as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>256B.434, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), as long as the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>facility has a contract under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.434</statute_ref>.; and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(6) to consolidate and relocate nursing facility beds to a new site in Goodhue County <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>and to integrate these services with other community-based programs and services under a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>communities for a lifetime pilot program and comprehensive plan to create innovative <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>responses to the aging of its population. Eighty beds in the city of Red Wing shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>transferred from the downsizing and relocation of an existing 84-bed, hospital-owned <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>nursing facility and the entire closure or downsizing of beds from a 65-bed nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>nursing facility in the community resulting in the delicensure of 69 beds in the two <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>existing facilities. Notwithstanding the carryforward of the approval authority in section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>144A.073, subdivision 11, the funding approved in April 2009 by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>health for a project in Goodhue County shall not carry forward. The closure of the 69 beds <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>shall not be eligible for a planned closure rate adjustment under section 256B.437. The <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>construction project permitted in this clause shall not be eligible for a threshold project <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>rate adjustment under section 256B.434, subdivision 4f. The property payment rate for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>the first three years of operation of the new facility shall be increased by an amount as <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>calculated according to items (i) to (vi):<br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>(i) compute the estimated decrease in medical assistance residents served by both <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>nursing facilities by multiplying the difference between the occupied beds of the two <br/>
<a id="pl.3.36"></a><var>3.36</var>nursing facilities for the reporting year ending September 30, 2009, and the projected <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>occupancy of the facility at 95 percent occupancy by the historical percentage of medical <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>assistance resident days;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>(ii) compute the annual savings to the medical assistance program from the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>delicensure by multiplying the anticipated decrease in the medical assistance residents, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>determined in item (i), by the hospital-owned nursing facility weighted average payment <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>rate multiplied by 365;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>(iii) compute the anticipated annual costs for community-based services by <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>multiplying the anticipated decrease in medical assistance residents served by the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>facilities, determined in item (i), by the average monthly elderly waiver service costs for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>individuals in Goodhue County multiplied by 12;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>(iv) subtract the amount in item (iii) from the amount in item (ii);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>(v) multiply the amount in item (iv) by 57 percent; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>(vi) divide the difference of the amount in item (iv) and the amount in item (v) by an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>amount equal to the relocated nursing facility's occupancy factor under section 256B.431, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>subdivision 3f, paragraph (c), multiplied by the historical percentage of medical assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>resident days.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>For subsequent years, the adjusted property payment rate shall be adjusted for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>inflation as provided in section 
<statute_ref>256B.434, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), as long as the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>facility has a contract under section 
<statute_ref>256B.434</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>    (b) Projects approved under this subdivision shall be treated in a manner equivalent <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>to projects approved under subdivision 4a.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.03, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exclusion from licensure.</b> (a) This chapter does not apply to:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>    (1) residential or nonresidential programs that are provided to a person by an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>individual who is related unless the residential program is a child foster care placement <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>made by a local social services agency or a licensed child-placing agency, except as <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>provided in subdivision 2a;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>    (2) nonresidential programs that are provided by an unrelated individual to persons <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>from a single related family;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>    (3) residential or nonresidential programs that are provided to adults who do <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>not abuse chemicals or who do not have a chemical dependency, a mental illness, a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>developmental disability, a functional impairment, or a physical disability;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>    (4) sheltered workshops or work activity programs that are certified by the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>commissioner of employment and economic development;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    (5) programs operated by a public school for children 33 months or older;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>    (6) nonresidential programs primarily for children that provide care or supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>for periods of less than three hours a day while the child's parent or legal guardian is in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>the same building as the nonresidential program or present within another building that is <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>directly contiguous to the building in which the nonresidential program is located;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>    (7) nursing homes or hospitals licensed by the commissioner of health except as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>specified under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.02</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>    (8) board and lodge facilities licensed by the commissioner of health that do not <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>provide services for five or more persons whose primary diagnosis is mental illness that do <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>not provide intensive residential treatment children's residential services under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>Rules, chapter 2960, mental health or chemical dependency treatment;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>    (9) homes providing programs for persons placed by a county or a licensed agency <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>for legal adoption, unless the adoption is not completed within two years;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    (10) programs licensed by the commissioner of corrections;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>    (11) recreation programs for children or adults that are operated or approved by a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>park and recreation board whose primary purpose is to provide social and recreational <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>    (12) programs operated by a school as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>120A.22, subdivision 4</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>YMCA as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>315.44</statute_ref>; YWCA as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>315.44</statute_ref>; or JCC as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>315.51</statute_ref>, whose primary purpose is to provide child care or services to <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>school-age children;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>    (13) Head Start nonresidential programs which operate for less than 45 days in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>each calendar year;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>    (14) noncertified boarding care homes unless they provide services for five or more <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>persons whose primary diagnosis is mental illness or a developmental disability;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>    (15) programs for children such as scouting, boys clubs, girls clubs, and sports and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>art programs, and nonresidential programs for children provided for a cumulative total of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>less than 30 days in any 12-month period;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>    (16) residential programs for persons with mental illness, that are located in hospitals;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>    (17) the religious instruction of school-age children; Sabbath or Sunday schools; or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>the congregate care of children by a church, congregation, or religious society during the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>period used by the church, congregation, or religious society for its regular worship;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>    (18) camps licensed by the commissioner of health under Minnesota Rules, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>4630;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>    (19) mental health outpatient services for adults with mental illness or children <br/>
<a id="pl.5.36"></a><var>5.36</var>with emotional disturbance;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    (20) residential programs serving school-age children whose sole purpose is cultural <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>or educational exchange, until the commissioner adopts appropriate rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>    (21) unrelated individuals who provide out-of-home respite care services to persons <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>with developmental disabilities from a single related family for no more than 90 days in a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>12-month period and the respite care services are for the temporary relief of the person's <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>family or legal representative;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>    (22) respite care services provided as a home and community-based service to a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>person with a developmental disability, in the person's primary residence;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>    (23) community support services programs as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>245.462, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>6
         </statute_ref>, and family community support services as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>245.4871, subdivision 17</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>    (24) the placement of a child by a birth parent or legal guardian in a preadoptive <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>home for purposes of adoption as authorized by section 
         <statute_ref>259.47</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>    (25) settings registered under chapter 144D which provide home care services <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>licensed by the commissioner of health to fewer than seven adults;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>    (26) chemical dependency or substance abuse treatment activities of licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>professionals in private practice as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 9530.6405, subpart <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>15, when the treatment activities are not paid for by the consolidated chemical dependency <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>treatment fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>(27) consumer-directed community support service funded under the Medicaid <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>waiver for persons with developmental disabilities when the individual who provided <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>the service is:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    (i) the same individual who is the direct payee of these specific waiver funds or paid <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>by a fiscal agent, fiscal intermediary, or employer of record; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>    (ii) not otherwise under the control of a residential or nonresidential program that is <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>required to be licensed under this chapter when providing the service; or<br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>    (28) a program serving only children who are age 33 months or older, that is <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>operated by a nonpublic school, for no more than four hours per day per child, with no <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>more than 20 children at any one time, and that is accredited by:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>    (i) an accrediting agency that is formally recognized by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>education as a nonpublic school accrediting organization; or<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    (ii) an accrediting agency that requires background studies and that receives and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>investigates complaints about the services provided.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>    A program that asserts its exemption from licensure under item (ii) shall, upon <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>request from the commissioner, provide the commissioner with documentation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>accrediting agency that verifies: that the accreditation is current; that the accrediting <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>agency investigates complaints about services; and that the accrediting agency's standards <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>require background studies on all people providing direct contact services.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>    (b) For purposes of paragraph (a), clause (6), a building is directly contiguous to a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>building in which a nonresidential program is located if it shares a common wall with the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>building in which the nonresidential program is located or is attached to that building by <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>skyway, tunnel, atrium, or common roof.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>    (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require licensure for any services <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>provided and funded according to an approved federal waiver plan where licensure is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>specifically identified as not being a condition for the services and funding.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.04, subdivision 5, is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Commissioner's right of access.</b> When the commissioner is exercising <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>the powers conferred by this chapter and sections 
         <statute_ref>245.69</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>commissioner must be given access to the physical plant and grounds where the program <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>is provided, documents and records, including records maintained in electronic format, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>persons served by the program, and staff whenever the program is in operation and the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>information is relevant to inspections or investigations conducted by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>The commissioner must be given access without prior notice and as often as the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>commissioner considers necessary if the commissioner is conducting an investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>of allegations of investigating alleged maltreatment or other, conducting a licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>inspection, or investigating an alleged violation of applicable laws or rules. In conducting <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>inspections, the commissioner may request and shall receive assistance from other state, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>county, and municipal governmental agencies and departments. The applicant or license <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>holder shall allow the commissioner to photocopy, photograph, and make audio and video <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>tape recordings during the inspection of the program at the commissioner's expense. The <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>commissioner shall obtain a court order or the consent of the subject of the records or the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>parents or legal guardian of the subject before photocopying hospital medical records. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>Persons served by the program have the right to refuse to consent to be interviewed, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>photographed, or audio or videotaped. Failure or refusal of an applicant or license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>to fully comply with this subdivision is reasonable cause for the commissioner to deny the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>application or immediately suspend or revoke the license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.04, subdivision 7, is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Grant of license; license extension.</b> (a) If the commissioner determines <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>that the program complies with all applicable rules and laws, the commissioner shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>a license. At minimum, the license shall state:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>(1) the name of the license holder;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>(2) the address of the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>(3) the effective date and expiration date of the license;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>(4) the type of license;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>(5) the maximum number and ages of persons that may receive services from the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>(6) any special conditions of licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>(b) The commissioner may issue an initial license for a period not to exceed two <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>years if:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>(1) the commissioner is unable to conduct the evaluation or observation required <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>by subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clauses (3) and (4), because the program is not yet <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>operational;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>(2) certain records and documents are not available because persons are not yet <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>receiving services from the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>(3) the applicant complies with applicable laws and rules in all other respects.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>(c) A decision by the commissioner to issue a license does not guarantee that any <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>person or persons will be placed or cared for in the licensed program. A license shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>be transferable to another individual, corporation, partnership, voluntary association, other <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>organization, or controlling individual or to another location.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>(d) A license holder must notify the commissioner and obtain the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>approval before making any changes that would alter the license information listed under <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>(e) Except as provided in paragraphs (g) and (h), the commissioner shall not issue or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>reissue a license if the applicant, license holder, or controlling individual has:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>(1) been disqualified and the disqualification was not set aside and no variance has <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>been granted;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>(2) has been denied a license within the past two years; <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>(3) had a license revoked within the past five years; or<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>(4) has an outstanding debt related to a license fee, licensing fine, or settlement <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>agreement for which payment is delinquent.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>When a license is revoked under clause (1) or (3), the license holder and controlling <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>individual may not hold any license under chapter 245A or 245B for five years following <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>the revocation, and other licenses held by the applicant, license holder, or controlling <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>individual shall also be revoked.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>(f) The commissioner shall not issue or reissue a license if an individual living in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>the household where the licensed services will be provided as specified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>245C.03, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, has been disqualified and the disqualification has not been set <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>aside and no variance has been granted.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>(g) Pursuant to section 245A.07, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), when a license has <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>been suspended or revoked and the suspension or revocation is under appeal, the program <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>may continue to operate pending a final order from the commissioner. If the license under <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>suspension or revocation will expire before a final order is issued, a temporary provisional <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>license may be issued provided any applicable license fee is paid before the temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>provisional license is issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>(h) Notwithstanding paragraph (g), when a revocation is based on the disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>of a controlling individual or license holder, and the controlling individual or license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>is ordered under section 245C.17 to be immediately removed from direct contact with <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>persons receiving services or is ordered to be under continuous, direct supervision when <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>providing direct contact services, the program may continue to operate only if the program <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>complies with the order and submits documentation demonstrating compliance with the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>order. If the disqualified individual fails to submit a timely request for reconsideration, or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>if the disqualification is not set aside and no variance is granted, the order to immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>remove the individual from direct contact or to be under continuous, direct supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>remains in effect pending the outcome of a hearing and final order from the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>(g) (i) For purposes of reimbursement for meals only, under the Child and Adult Care <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>Food Program, Code of Federal Regulations, title 7, subtitle B, chapter II, subchapter A, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>part 226, relocation within the same county by a licensed family day care provider, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>be considered an extension of the license for a period of no more than 30 calendar days or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>until the new license is issued, whichever occurs first, provided the county agency has <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>determined the family day care provider meets licensure requirements at the new location.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>(h) (j) Unless otherwise specified by statute, all licenses expire at 12:01 a.m. on the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>day after the expiration date stated on the license. A license holder must apply for and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>be granted a new license to operate the program or the program must not be operated <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>after the expiration date.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>(k) The commissioner shall not issue or reissue a license if it has been determined that <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>a tribal licensing authority has established jurisdiction to license the program or service.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.07, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Sanctions; appeals; license.</b> (a) In addition to making a license <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>conditional under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, the commissioner may suspend or revoke the license, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>impose a fine, or secure an injunction against the continuing operation of the program of a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>license holder who does not comply with applicable law or rule. When applying sanctions <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>authorized under this section, the commissioner shall consider the nature, chronicity, or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>severity of the violation of law or rule and the effect of the violation on the health, safety, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>or rights of persons served by the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>(b) If a license holder appeals the suspension or revocation of a license and the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>license holder continues to operate the program pending a final order on the appeal, and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>the license expires during this time period, the commissioner shall issue the license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>a temporary provisional license. The temporary provisional license is effective on the date <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>issued and expires on the date that a final order is issued. Unless otherwise specified by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>commissioner, variances in effect on the date of the license sanction under appeal continue <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>under the temporary provisional license. If a license holder fails to comply with applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>law or rule while operating under a temporary provisional license, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>impose additional sanctions under this section and section 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, and may terminate <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>any prior variance. If the license holder prevails on the appeal and the effective period <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>of the previous license has expired a temporary provisional license is set to expire, a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>new temporary provisional license shall be issued to the license holder upon payment of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>any fee required under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.10</statute_ref>. The effective date of the new license shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>retroactive to the date the license would have shown had no sanction been initiated. The <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>expiration date shall be the expiration date of that license had no license sanction been <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>initiated. The temporary provisional license shall expire on the date the final order is <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>issued. If the license holder prevails on the appeal, a new nonprovisional license shall <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>be issued for the remainder of the current license period.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>(c) If a license holder is under investigation and the license is due to expire <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>before completion of the investigation, the program shall be issued a new license upon <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>completion of the reapplication requirements and payment of any applicable license fee. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>Upon completion of the investigation, a licensing sanction may be imposed against the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>new license under this section, section 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245A.08</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>(d) Failure to reapply or closure of a license by the license holder prior to the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>completion of any investigation shall not preclude the commissioner from issuing a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>licensing sanction under this section, section 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245A.08</statute_ref> at the conclusion <br/>
<a id="pl.10.36"></a><var>10.36</var>of the investigation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 245A.07, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Immediate suspension expedited hearing.</b> (a) Within five working days <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>of receipt of the license holder's timely appeal, the commissioner shall request assignment <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>of an administrative law judge. The request must include a proposed date, time, and place <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>of a hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an administrative law judge within 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>issue a notice of hearing by certified mail or personal service at least ten working days <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>before the hearing. The scope of the hearing shall be limited solely to the issue of whether <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>the temporary immediate suspension should remain in effect pending the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>final order under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08</statute_ref>, regarding a licensing sanction issued under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>3 following the immediate suspension. The burden of proof in expedited hearings under <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>this subdivision shall be limited to the commissioner's demonstration that reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>cause exists to believe that the license holder's actions or failure to comply with applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>law or rule poses, or if the actions of other individuals or conditions in the program poses <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>an imminent risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the program. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>"Reasonable cause" means there exist specific articulable facts or circumstances which <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>provide the commissioner with a reasonable suspicion that there is an imminent risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the program. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>    (b) The administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact, conclusions, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>recommendation within ten working days from the date of hearing. The parties shall have <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>ten calendar days to submit exceptions to the administrative law judge's report. The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>record shall close at the end of the ten-day period for submission of exceptions. The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>commissioner's final order shall be issued within ten working days from the close of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>record. Within 90 calendar days after a final order affirming an immediate suspension, the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>commissioner shall make a determination regarding whether a final licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>shall be issued under subdivision 3. The license holder shall continue to be prohibited <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>from operation of the program during this 90-day period.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>    (c) When the final order under paragraph (b) affirms an immediate suspension, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>final licensing sanction is issued under subdivision 3 and the license holder appeals that <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>sanction, the license holder continues to be prohibited from operation of the program <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>pending a final commissioner's order under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>final licensing sanction. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.07, subdivision 3, is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>License suspension, revocation, or fine.</b> (a) The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>suspend or revoke a license, or impose a fine if a license holder fails to comply fully with <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>applicable laws or rules, if a license holder, a controlling individual, or an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>living in the household where the licensed services are provided or is otherwise subject <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>to a background study has a disqualification which has not been set aside under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>245C.22
         </statute_ref>, or if a license holder knowingly withholds relevant information from or gives <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>false or misleading information to the commissioner in connection with an application <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>for a license, in connection with the background study status of an individual, during an <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>investigation, or regarding compliance with applicable laws or rules. A license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>who has had a license suspended, revoked, or has been ordered to pay a fine must be <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>given notice of the action by certified mail or personal service. If mailed, the notice <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>must be mailed to the address shown on the application or the last known address of the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>license holder. The notice must state the reasons the license was suspended, revoked, or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>a fine was ordered.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>    (b) If the license was suspended or revoked, the notice must inform the license <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>holder of the right to a contested case hearing under chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>1400.8505 to 1400.8612. The license holder may appeal an order suspending or revoking <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>a license. The appeal of an order suspending or revoking a license must be made in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>by certified mail or personal service. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>the commissioner within ten calendar days after the license holder receives notice that the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>license has been suspended or revoked. If a request is made by personal service, it must be <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>received by the commissioner within ten calendar days after the license holder received <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>the order. Except as provided in subdivision 2a, paragraph (c), if a license holder submits <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>a timely appeal of an order suspending or revoking a license, the license holder may <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>continue to operate the program as provided in section 245A.04, subdivision 7, paragraphs <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>(g) and (h), until the commissioner issues a final order on the suspension or revocation.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    (c)(1) If the license holder was ordered to pay a fine, the notice must inform the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>license holder of the responsibility for payment of fines and the right to a contested case <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>hearing under chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612. The appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>of an order to pay a fine must be made in writing by certified mail or personal service. If <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the commissioner within ten calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>days after the license holder receives notice that the fine has been ordered. If a request is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within ten calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>days after the license holder received the order.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (2) The license holder shall pay the fines assessed on or before the payment date <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>specified. If the license holder fails to fully comply with the order, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>may issue a second fine or suspend the license until the license holder complies. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>license holder receives state funds, the state, county, or municipal agencies or departments <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>responsible for administering the funds shall withhold payments and recover any payments <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>made while the license is suspended for failure to pay a fine. A timely appeal shall stay <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>payment of the fine until the commissioner issues a final order.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>    (3) A license holder shall promptly notify the commissioner of human services, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>in writing, when a violation specified in the order to forfeit a fine is corrected. If upon <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>reinspection the commissioner determines that a violation has not been corrected as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>indicated by the order to forfeit a fine, the commissioner may issue a second fine. The <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>commissioner shall notify the license holder by certified mail or personal service that a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>second fine has been assessed. The license holder may appeal the second fine as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>    (4) Fines shall be assessed as follows: the license holder shall forfeit $1,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>each determination of maltreatment of a child under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or the maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>of a vulnerable adult under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> for which the license holder is determined <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>responsible for the maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10e</statute_ref>, paragraph (i), <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9c</statute_ref>, paragraph (c); the license holder shall forfeit $200 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>occurrence of a violation of law or rule governing matters of health, safety, or supervision, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>including but not limited to the provision of adequate staff-to-child or adult ratios, and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>failure to comply with background study requirements under chapter 245C; and the license <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>holder shall forfeit $100 for each occurrence of a violation of law or rule other than those <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>subject to a $1,000 or $200 fine above. For purposes of this section, "occurrence" means <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>each violation identified in the commissioner's fine order. Fines assessed against a license <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>holder that holds a license to provide the residential-based habilitation services, as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245B.02, subdivision 20</statute_ref>, and a license to provide foster care, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>assessed against both licenses for the same occurrence, but the combined amount of the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>fines shall not exceed the amount specified in this clause for that occurrence.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>    (5) When a fine has been assessed, the license holder may not avoid payment by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>closing, selling, or otherwise transferring the licensed program to a third party. In such an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>event, the license holder will be personally liable for payment. In the case of a corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>each controlling individual is personally and jointly liable for payment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.144, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var><b>245A.144 SUDDEN INFANT DEATH AND SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME </b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var><b>FOR CHILD FOSTER CARE PROVIDERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>    (a) Licensed child foster care providers that care for infants or children through five <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>years of age must document that before staff persons and caregivers assist in the care of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>infants or children through five years of age, they are instructed on the standards in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>245A.1435
         </statute_ref> and receive training on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>and shaken baby syndrome for infants and young children. This section does not apply <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>to emergency relative foster care placement under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.035</statute_ref>. The training on <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome may be <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>provided as:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>    (1) orientation training to child foster care providers, who care for infants or children <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>through five years of age, under Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3070, subpart 1; or<br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>    (2) in-service training to child foster care providers, who care for infants or children <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>through five years of age, under Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3070, subpart 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>    (b) Training required under this section must be at least one hour in length and must <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>be completed at least once every five years. At a minimum, the training must address the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>risk factors related to sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome, means <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>of reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome, and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>license holder communication with parents regarding reducing the risk of sudden infant <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>    (c) Training for child foster care providers must be approved by the county or private <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>licensing agency and that is responsible for monitoring the child foster care provider <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>under section 245A.16. The approved training fulfills, in part, training required under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3070.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 245A.30, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var><b>245A.30 LICENSING PROHIBITION FOR CERTAIN </b><b>JUVENILE</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var><b>FACILITIES</b><b> SERVING CHILDREN</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>The commissioner may not:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>(1) issue any license under Minnesota Rules, parts 9545.0905 to 9545.1125, this <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>chapter for the residential placement of juveniles children at a facility if the facility accepts <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>juveniles children who reside outside of Minnesota without an agreement with the entity <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>placing the juvenile child at the facility that obligates the entity to pay the educational and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>medical expenses of the juvenile child; or<br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>(2) renew a license under Minnesota Rules, parts 9545.0905 to 9545.1125, this <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>chapter for the residential placement of juveniles children if the facility accepts juveniles <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>children who reside outside of Minnesota without an agreement with the entity placing the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>juvenile child at the facility that obligates the entity to pay the educational and medical <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>expenses of the juvenile child.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245A.50, subdivision 5, is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome training.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>    (a) License holders must document that before staff persons, caregivers, and helpers <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>assist in the care of infants, they are instructed on the standards in section 
         <statute_ref>245A.1435</statute_ref> and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>receive training on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. In addition, license <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>holders must document that before staff persons, caregivers, and helpers assist in the care <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>of infants and children under school age, they receive training on reducing the risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>shaken baby syndrome. The training in this subdivision may be provided as initial training <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>under subdivision 1 or ongoing annual training under subdivision 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>    (b) Sudden infant death syndrome reduction training required under this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>must be at least one-half hour in length and must be completed at least once every five <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>years. At a minimum, the training must address the risk factors related to sudden infant <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>death syndrome, means of reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in child <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>care, and license holder communication with parents regarding reducing the risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>sudden infant death syndrome.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>    (c) Shaken baby syndrome training required under this subdivision must be at <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>least one-half hour in length and must be completed at least once every five years. At a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>minimum, the training must address the risk factors related to shaken baby syndrome, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>means of reducing the risk of shaken baby syndrome in child care, and license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>communication with parents regarding reducing the risk of shaken baby syndrome.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>(d) Training for family and group family child care providers must be approved <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>by the county licensing agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>    (e) The commissioner shall make available for viewing by all licensed child care <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>providers a video presentation on the dangers associated with shaking infants and young <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>children. The video presentation shall be part of the initial and ongoing annual training of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>licensed child care providers, caregivers, and helpers caring for children under school age. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>The commissioner shall provide to child care providers and interested individuals, at cost, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>copies of a video approved by the commissioner of health under section 
         <statute_ref>144.574</statute_ref> on the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>dangers associated with shaking infants and young children.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 245A.66, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var><b>245A.66 REQUIREMENTS; MALTREATMENT OF MINORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Internal review.</b> Except for family child care settings and foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>for children in the license holder's residence, license holders serving children shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>    (1) establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that an internal review <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>is completed and that corrective action is taken if necessary to protect the health and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>safety of children in care when the facility has reason to know that an internal or external <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>report of alleged or suspected maltreatment has been made. The review must include <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>an evaluation of whether: <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>    (i) related policies and procedures were followed; <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>    (ii) the policies and procedures were adequate; <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    (iii) there is a need for additional staff training; <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>    (iv) the reported event is similar to past events with the children or the services <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>involved; and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>    (v) there is a need for corrective action by the license holder to protect the health and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>safety of children in care.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>    Based on the results of this review, the license holder must develop, document, and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>implement a corrective action plan designed to correct current lapses and prevent future <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>lapses in performance by individuals or the license holder, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>    (2) identify the primary and secondary person or position who will ensure that, when <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>required, internal reviews are completed. The secondary person shall be involved when <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>there is reason to believe that the primary person was involved in the alleged or suspected <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>maltreatment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>    (3) document that the internal review has been completed and provide documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>showing the review was completed to the commissioner upon the commissioner's request. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>The documentation provided to the commissioner by the license holder may consist of a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>completed checklist that verifies completion of each of the requirements of the review.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Child care centers; risk reduction plan.</b> (a) Child care centers licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>under this chapter and Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503, must develop a risk reduction plan <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>that assesses the general risks to children served by the child care center. The license <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>holder must establish procedures to minimize identified risks, train staff on the procedures, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>and annually review the procedures.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>(b) The risk reduction plan must include an assessment of risk to children the center <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>serves or intends to serve based on the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(1) an assessment of the risk presented by the vulnerability of the children served, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>including an evaluation of the following factors: age, developmental functioning, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>physical and emotional health of children the program serves or intends to serve;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>(2) an assessment of the risks presented by the physical plant where the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>services are provided, including an evaluation of the following factors: the condition and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>design of the facility and its outdoor space, bathrooms, storage areas and accessibility of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>medications and cleaning products that are harmful to children when children are not <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>supervised, doors where finger pinching may occur, and the existence of areas that are <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>difficult to supervise; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>(3) an assessment of the risks presented by the environment for each facility and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>for each site, including an evaluation of the following factors: the type of grounds and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>terrain surrounding the building and the proximity to hazards, busy roads, and publicly <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>accessed businesses.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>(c) The risk reduction plan must include a statement of measures that will be taken <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>to minimize the risk of harm presented to children. At a minimum, the risk reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>plan must address the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>(1) a general description of supervision, programming, and reference to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>policies and procedures developed and implemented to address the risks identified in the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>assessment required under paragraph (b) related to the general population served, the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>physical plant, and environment;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>(2) in addition to any program-specific risks identified in paragraph (b), the plan <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>must include or refer to policies and procedures developed and implemented to minimize <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>the risk of harm or injury to children, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>(i) closing children's fingers in doors, including cabinet doors;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>(ii) leaving children in the community without supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>(iii) children leaving the facility without supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>(iv) caregiver dislocation of children's elbows;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>(v) burns from hot food or beverages, whether served to children or being consumed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>by caregivers, and the devices used to warm food and beverages;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>(vi) injuries from equipment, such as scissors and glue guns;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>(vii) sunburn;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>(viii) feeding children foods to which they are allergic;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>(ix) children falling from changing tables; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>(x) children accessing dangerous items or chemicals or coming into contact with <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>residue from harmful cleaning products; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.36"></a><var>17.36</var>(3) the plan shall prohibit the accessibility of hazardous items to children.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Orientation to risk reduction plan and annual review of plan.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>license holder shall ensure that all mandated reporters, as defined in section 626.556, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>subdivision 3, who are under the control of the license holder, receive an orientation to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>the risk reduction plan prior to first providing unsupervised direct contact services, as <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>defined in section 245C.02, subdivision 11, to children, not to exceed 14 days from the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>first supervised direct contact, and annually thereafter.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>(b) The license holder must review the risk reduction plan annually. When <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>conducting the review, the license holder must consider incidents that have occurred in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>the center since the last review, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>(1) the assessment factors in the plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>(2) the internal reviews conducted under this section, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>(3) substantiated maltreatment findings, if any; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>(4) incidents that caused injury or harm to a child, if any, that occurred since the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>last review.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>Following any change to the risk reduction plan, the license holder must inform mandated <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>reporters, under the control of the license holder, of the changes in the risk reduction plan.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 245B.05, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Reporting incidents.</b> (a) The license holder must maintain information <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>about and report incidents under section 
         <statute_ref>245B.02, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, clauses (1) to (7), to the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>consumer's legal representative, other licensed caregiver, if any, and case manager within <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>24 hours of the occurrence, or within 24 hours of receipt of the information unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>incident has been reported by another license holder. An incident under section 
         <statute_ref>245B.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>subdivision 10
         </statute_ref>, clause (8), must be reported as required under paragraph (c) unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>incident has been reported by another license holder. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>(b) When the incident involves more than one consumer, the license holder must <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>not disclose personally identifiable information about any other consumer when making <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>the report to each consumer's legal representative, other licensed caregiver, if any, and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>case manager unless the license holder has the consent of a consumer or a consumer's <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>legal representative.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>(c) Within 24 hours of reporting maltreatment as required under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, the license holder must inform the consumer's legal representative and case <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>manager of the report unless there is reason to believe that the legal representative or case <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>manager is involved in the suspected maltreatment. The information the license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>must disclose is the nature of the activity or occurrence reported, the agency that receives <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>the report, and the telephone number of the Department of Human Services Licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>Division. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>(d) Except as provided in paragraph (e), death or serious injury of the consumer <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>must also be reported to the Department of Human Services Licensing Division and the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>ombudsman, as required under sections 
         <statute_ref>245.91</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>245.94, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>(e) When a death or serious injury occurs in a facility certified as an intermediate <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>care facility for persons with developmental disabilities, the death or serious injury must <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>be reported to the Department of Health, Office of Health Facility Complaints, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>ombudsman, as required under sections 245.91 and 245.94, subdivision 2a.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 245C.02, subdivision 18, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Serious maltreatment.</b> (a) "Serious maltreatment" means sexual abuse, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>maltreatment resulting in death, maltreatment neglect resulting in serious injury which <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>reasonably requires the care of a physician whether or not the care of a physician was <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>sought, or abuse resulting in serious injury.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>(b) For purposes of this definition, "care of a physician" is treatment received or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>ordered by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, but does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>(1) diagnostic testing, assessment, or observation.;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>(2) the application of, recommendation to use, or prescription solely for a remedy <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>that is available over the counter without a prescription; or<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>(3) a prescription solely for a topical antibiotic to treat burns when there is no <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>follow-up appointment.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>(c) For purposes of this definition, "abuse resulting in serious injury" means: bruises, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>bites, skin laceration, or tissue damage; fractures; dislocations; evidence of internal <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>injuries; head injuries with loss of consciousness; extensive second-degree or third-degree <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>burns and other burns for which complications are present; extensive second-degree or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>third-degree frostbite and other frostbite for which complications are present; irreversible <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>mobility or avulsion of teeth; injuries to the eyes; ingestion of foreign substances and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>objects that are harmful; near drowning; and heat exhaustion or sunstroke.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>(d) Serious maltreatment includes neglect when it results in criminal sexual conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>against a child or vulnerable adult.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245C.15, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>15-year disqualification.</b> (a) An individual is disqualified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>245C.14
         </statute_ref> if: (1) less than 15 years have passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>if any, for the offense; and (2) the individual has committed a felony-level violation <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>of any of the following offenses: sections 
         <statute_ref>256.98</statute_ref> (wrongfully obtaining assistance); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>268.182
         </statute_ref> (false representation; concealment of facts); 
         <statute_ref>393.07, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>(c) (federal Food Stamp Program fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.165</statute_ref> (felon ineligible to possess firearm); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>609.21
         </statute_ref> (criminal vehicular homicide and injury); 
         <statute_ref>609.215</statute_ref> (suicide); 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.2231 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>(assault in the third or fourth degree); repeat offenses under 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref> (assault in the fifth <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.229</statute_ref> (crimes committed for benefit of a gang); 
         <statute_ref>609.2325</statute_ref> (criminal abuse of a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.2335</statute_ref> (financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.235</statute_ref> (use of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>drugs to injure or facilitate crime); 
         <statute_ref>609.24</statute_ref> (simple robbery); 
         <statute_ref>609.255</statute_ref> (false imprisonment); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>609.2664
         </statute_ref> (manslaughter of an unborn child in the first degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.2665</statute_ref> (manslaughter <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>of an unborn child in the second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.267</statute_ref> (assault of an unborn child in the first <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.2671</statute_ref> (assault of an unborn child in the second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.268</statute_ref> (injury <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>or death of an unborn child in the commission of a crime); 
         <statute_ref>609.27</statute_ref> (coercion); 
         <statute_ref>609.275 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>(attempt to coerce); 
         <statute_ref>609.466</statute_ref> (medical assistance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.495</statute_ref> (aiding an offender); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>609.498, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref> or 1b (aggravated first-degree or first-degree tampering with a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>witness); 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref> (theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.521</statute_ref> (possession of shoplifting gear); 
         <statute_ref>609.525</statute_ref> (bringing <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>stolen goods into Minnesota); 
         <statute_ref>609.527</statute_ref> (identity theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.53</statute_ref> (receiving stolen property); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>609.535
         </statute_ref> (issuance of dishonored checks); 
         <statute_ref>609.562</statute_ref> (arson in the second degree); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>609.563
         </statute_ref> (arson in the third degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.582</statute_ref> (burglary); 
         <statute_ref>609.59</statute_ref> (possession of burglary <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>tools); 
         <statute_ref>609.611</statute_ref> (insurance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.625</statute_ref> (aggravated forgery); 
         <statute_ref>609.63</statute_ref> (forgery); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>609.631
         </statute_ref> (check forgery; offering a forged check); 
         <statute_ref>609.635</statute_ref> (obtaining signature by <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>false pretense); 
         <statute_ref>609.66</statute_ref> (dangerous weapons); 
         <statute_ref>609.67</statute_ref> (machine guns and short-barreled <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>shotguns); 
         <statute_ref>609.687</statute_ref> (adulteration); 
         <statute_ref>609.71</statute_ref> (riot); 
         <statute_ref>609.713</statute_ref> (terroristic threats); 
         <statute_ref>609.82 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>(fraud in obtaining credit); 
         <statute_ref>609.821</statute_ref> (financial transaction card fraud); 
         <statute_ref>617.23</statute_ref> (indecent <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>exposure), not involving a minor; repeat offenses under 
         <statute_ref>617.241</statute_ref> (obscene materials and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>performances; distribution and exhibition prohibited; penalty); 
         <statute_ref>624.713</statute_ref> (certain persons <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>not to possess firearms); chapter 152 (drugs; controlled substance); or a felony-level <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>conviction involving alcohol or drug use.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>    (b) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than 15 years has <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>passed since the individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), as each of these offenses is defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>    (c) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than 15 years has <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>passed since the individual's termination of the individual's parental rights under section <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>260C.301, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), or 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    (d) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than 15 years has <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed for an offense in any other state or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>country, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements of the offenses <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>listed in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>    (e) If the individual studied commits one of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), but <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>the sentence or level of offense is a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>is disqualified but the disqualification look-back period for the offense is the period <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>applicable to the gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor disposition.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>    (f) When a disqualification is based on a judicial determination other than a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>conviction, the disqualification period begins from the date of the court order. When a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>disqualification is based on an admission, the disqualification period begins from the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>date of an admission in court. When a disqualification is based on an Alford Plea, the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>disqualification period begins from the date the Alford Plea is entered in court. When <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>a disqualification is based on a preponderance of evidence of a disqualifying act, the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>disqualification date begins from the date of the dismissal, the date of discharge of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>sentence imposed for a conviction for a disqualifying crime of similar elements, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>date of the incident, whichever occurs last.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective retroactively from May 22, 2009.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245C.20, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var><b>245C.20 LICENSE HOLDER RECORD KEEPING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Background studies initiated by program.</b> A licensed program <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>shall document the date the program initiates a background study under this chapter in the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>program's personnel files. When a background study is completed under this chapter, a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>licensed program shall maintain a notice that the study was undertaken and completed <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>in the program's personnel files. Except when background studies are initiated through <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>the commissioner's online system, if a licensed program has not received a response from <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.17</statute_ref> within 45 days of initiation of the background <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>study request, the licensed program must contact the human services licensing division <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>to inquire about the status of the study. If a license holder initiates a background study <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>under the commissioner's online system, but the background study subject's name does <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>not appear in the list of active or recent studies initiated by that license holder, the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>license holder must either contact the human services licensing division or resubmit the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>background study information online for that individual.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Background studies initiated by others.</b> When a license holder relies on <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>a background study initiated by a personnel pool agency, a temporary personnel agency, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>an educational program, or a professional services agency for a person required to have a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>background study completed under section 245C.03, the license holder must maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>copy of the background study results in the license holder's files.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245C.22, subdivision 7, is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Classification of certain data.</b> (a) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>13.46</statute_ref>, upon <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>setting aside a disqualification under this section, the identity of the disqualified individual <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>who received the set-aside and the individual's disqualifying characteristics are public <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>data if the set-aside was:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>(1) for any disqualifying characteristic under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, when the set-aside <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>relates to a child care center or a family child care provider licensed under chapter 245A; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>(2) for a disqualifying characteristic under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>(b) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>13.46</statute_ref>, upon granting a variance to a license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.30</statute_ref>, the identity of the disqualified individual who is the subject of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>the variance, the individual's disqualifying characteristics under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>terms of the variance are public data, when the variance:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>(1) is issued to a child care center or a family child care provider licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>chapter 245A; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>(2) relates to an individual with a disqualifying characteristic under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>(c) The identity of a disqualified individual and the reason for disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>remain private data when:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>(1) a disqualification is not set aside and no variance is granted, except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>13.46, subdivision 4</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>(2) the data are not public under paragraph (a) or (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>(3) the disqualification is rescinded because the information relied upon to disqualify <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>the individual is incorrect; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>(4) the disqualification relates to a license to provide relative child foster care. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>As used in this clause, "relative" has the meaning given it under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.007, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>subdivision 27
         </statute_ref>.; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>(5) the disqualified individual is a household member of a licensed foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>provider and:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>(i) the disqualified individual previously received foster care services from this <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>licensed foster care provider;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>(ii) the disqualified individual was subsequently adopted by this licensed foster <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>care provider; and<br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>(iii) the disqualifying act occurred before the adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>(d) Licensed family child care providers and child care centers must provide notices <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>as required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.301</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>(e) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b), the identity of household members who <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>are the subject of a disqualification related set-aside or variance is not public data if: <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>(1) the household member resides in the residence where the family child care is <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>provided; <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>(2) the subject of the set-aside or variance is under the age of 18 years; and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>(3) the set-aside or variance only relates to a disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>subdivision 4, for a misdemeanor-level theft crime as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 626.556, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Definitions.</b> As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>given them unless the specific content indicates otherwise:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>    (a) "Family assessment" means a comprehensive assessment of child safety, risk <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>of subsequent child maltreatment, and family strengths and needs that is applied to a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>child maltreatment report that does not allege substantial child endangerment. Family <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>assessment does not include a determination as to whether child maltreatment occurred <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>but does determine the need for services to address the safety of family members and the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>risk of subsequent maltreatment.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>    (b) "Investigation" means fact gathering related to the current safety of a child <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>and the risk of subsequent maltreatment that determines whether child maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>occurred and whether child protective services are needed. An investigation must be used <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>when reports involve substantial child endangerment, and for reports of maltreatment in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>facilities required to be licensed under chapter 245A or 245B; under sections 
         <statute_ref>144.50</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>144.58
         </statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>241.021</statute_ref>; in a school as defined in sections 
         <statute_ref>120A.05, subdivisions 9</statute_ref>, 11, and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>13, and 
         <statute_ref>124D.10</statute_ref>; or in a nonlicensed personal care provider association as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>256B.04, subdivision 16</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>256B.0625, subdivision 19a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>    (c) "Substantial child endangerment" means a person responsible for a child's care, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>and in the case of sexual abuse includes a person who has a significant relationship to the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>child as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.341</statute_ref>, or a person in a position of authority as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>section 
         <statute_ref>609.341</statute_ref>, who by act or omission commits or attempts to commit an act against a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>child under their care that constitutes any of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    (1) egregious harm as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.007, subdivision 14</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>    (2) sexual abuse as defined in paragraph (d);<br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>    (3) abandonment under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>    (4) neglect as defined in paragraph (f), clause (2), that substantially endangers the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>child's physical or mental health, including a growth delay, which may be referred to as <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>failure to thrive, that has been diagnosed by a physician and is due to parental neglect;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>    (5) murder in the first, second, or third degree under section 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.19</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>609.195
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>    (6) manslaughter in the first or second degree under section 
         <statute_ref>609.20</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.205</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>    (7) assault in the first, second, or third degree under section 
         <statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>609.223
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>    (8) solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution under section 
         <statute_ref>609.322</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>    (9) criminal sexual conduct under sections 
         <statute_ref>609.342</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.3451</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>    (10) solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct under section 
         <statute_ref>609.352</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>    (11) malicious punishment or neglect or endangerment of a child under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>609.377
         </statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.378</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>    (12) use of a minor in sexual performance under section 
         <statute_ref>617.246</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>    (13) parental behavior, status, or condition which mandates that the county attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>file a termination of parental rights petition under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    (d) "Sexual abuse" means the subjection of a child by a person responsible for the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>child's care, by a person who has a significant relationship to the child, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>section 
         <statute_ref>609.341</statute_ref>, or by a person in a position of authority, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.341</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>subdivision 10, to any act which constitutes a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.342</statute_ref> (criminal sexual <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>conduct in the first degree), 
         <statute_ref>609.343</statute_ref> (criminal sexual conduct in the second degree), <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>609.344
         </statute_ref> (criminal sexual conduct in the third degree), 
         <statute_ref>609.345</statute_ref> (criminal sexual conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>in the fourth degree), or 
         <statute_ref>609.3451</statute_ref> (criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree). Sexual <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>abuse also includes any act which involves a minor which constitutes a violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>prostitution offenses under sections 
         <statute_ref>609.321</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>617.246</statute_ref>. Sexual abuse includes <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>threatened sexual abuse.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>    (e) "Person responsible for the child's care" means (1) an individual functioning <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>within the family unit and having responsibilities for the care of the child such as a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>parent, guardian, or other person having similar care responsibilities, or (2) an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.24.36"></a><var>24.36</var>functioning outside the family unit and having responsibilities for the care of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>such as a teacher, school administrator, other school employees or agents, or other lawful <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>custodian of a child having either full-time or short-term care responsibilities including, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>but not limited to, day care, babysitting whether paid or unpaid, counseling, teaching, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>and coaching.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>    (f) "Neglect" means the commission or omission of any of the acts specified under <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>clauses (1) to (9), other than by accidental means:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>    (1) failure by a person responsible for a child's care to supply a child with necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>food, clothing, shelter, health, medical, or other care required for the child's physical or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>mental health when reasonably able to do so;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>    (2) failure to protect a child from conditions or actions that seriously endanger the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>child's physical or mental health when reasonably able to do so, including a growth delay, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>which may be referred to as a failure to thrive, that has been diagnosed by a physician and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>is due to parental neglect;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>    (3) failure to provide for necessary supervision or child care arrangements <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>appropriate for a child after considering factors as the child's age, mental ability, physical <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>condition, length of absence, or environment, when the child is unable to care for the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>child's own basic needs or safety, or the basic needs or safety of another child in their care;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>    (4) failure to ensure that the child is educated as defined in sections 
         <statute_ref>120A.22</statute_ref> and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>260C.163, subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>, which does not include a parent's refusal to provide the parent's <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>child with sympathomimetic medications, consistent with section 
         <statute_ref>125A.091, subdivision 5</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>    (5) nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that a child is neglected solely <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>because the child's parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child's care in <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>good faith selects and depends upon spiritual means or prayer for treatment or care of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>disease or remedial care of the child in lieu of medical care; except that a parent, guardian, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>or caretaker, or a person mandated to report pursuant to subdivision 3, has a duty to report <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>if a lack of medical care may cause serious danger to the child's health. This section does <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>not impose upon persons, not otherwise legally responsible for providing a child with <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, or medical care, a duty to provide that care;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    (6) prenatal exposure to a controlled substance, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>253B.02</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>subdivision 2, used by the mother for a nonmedical purpose, as evidenced by withdrawal <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>symptoms in the child at birth, results of a toxicology test performed on the mother at <br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>delivery or the child at birth, or medical effects or developmental delays during the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>first year of life that medically indicate prenatal exposure to a controlled substance;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>    (7) "medical neglect" as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.007, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, clause (5);<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    (8) chronic and severe use of alcohol or a controlled substance by a parent or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>person responsible for the care of the child that adversely affects the child's basic needs <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>and safety; or<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    (9) emotional harm from a pattern of behavior which contributes to impaired <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>emotional functioning of the child which may be demonstrated by a substantial and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>observable effect in the child's behavior, emotional response, or cognition that is not <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>within the normal range for the child's age and stage of development, with due regard to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>the child's culture.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>    (g) "Physical abuse" means any physical injury, mental injury, or threatened injury, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>inflicted by a person responsible for the child's care on a child other than by accidental <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>means, or any physical or mental injury that cannot reasonably be explained by the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>history of injuries, or any aversive or deprivation procedures, or regulated interventions, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>that have not been authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>121A.67</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>245.825</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    Abuse does not include reasonable and moderate physical discipline of a child <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>administered by a parent or legal guardian which does not result in an injury. Abuse does <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>not include the use of reasonable force by a teacher, principal, or school employee as <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>allowed by section 
         <statute_ref>121A.582</statute_ref>. Actions which are not reasonable and moderate include, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>but are not limited to, any of the following that are done in anger or without regard to the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>safety of the child:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>    (1) throwing, kicking, burning, biting, or cutting a child;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>    (2) striking a child with a closed fist;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    (3) shaking a child under age three;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>    (4) striking or other actions which result in any nonaccidental injury to a child <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>under 18 months of age;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>    (5) unreasonable interference with a child's breathing;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>    (6) threatening a child with a weapon, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.02, subdivision 6</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>    (7) striking a child under age one on the face or head;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    (8) purposely giving a child poison, alcohol, or dangerous, harmful, or controlled <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>substances which were not prescribed for the child by a practitioner, in order to control or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>punish the child; or other substances that substantially affect the child's behavior, motor <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>coordination, or judgment or that results in sickness or internal injury, or subjects the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>child to medical procedures that would be unnecessary if the child were not exposed <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>to the substances;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>    (9) unreasonable physical confinement or restraint not permitted under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>609.379
         </statute_ref>, including but not limited to tying, caging, or chaining; or<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    (10) in a school facility or school zone, an act by a person responsible for the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>care that is a violation under section 
         <statute_ref>121A.58</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    (h) "Report" means any report received by the local welfare agency, police <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>department, county sheriff, or agency responsible for assessing or investigating <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>maltreatment pursuant to this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>    (i) "Facility" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>    (1) a licensed or unlicensed day care facility, residential facility, agency, hospital, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>sanitarium, or other facility or institution required to be licensed under sections 
         <statute_ref>144.50</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>144.58
         </statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>241.021</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245A.01</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>245A.16</statute_ref>, or chapter 245B;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>    (2) a school as defined in sections 
         <statute_ref>120A.05, subdivisions 9</statute_ref>, 11, and 13; and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>124D.10
         </statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>    (3) a nonlicensed personal care provider organization as defined in sections 
         <statute_ref>256B.04</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>subdivision 16, and 
         <statute_ref>256B.0625, subdivision 19a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>    (j) "Operator" means an operator or agency as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>245A.02</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    (k) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>    (l) "Practice of social services," for the purposes of subdivision 3, includes but is <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>not limited to employee assistance counseling and the provision of guardian ad litem and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>parenting time expeditor services.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>    (m) "Mental injury" means an injury to the psychological capacity or emotional <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>stability of a child as evidenced by an observable or substantial impairment in the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>ability to function within a normal range of performance and behavior with due regard to <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>the child's culture.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>    (n) "Threatened injury" means a statement, overt act, condition, or status that <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>represents a substantial risk of physical or sexual abuse or mental injury. Threatened <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>injury includes, but is not limited to, exposing a child to a person responsible for the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>child's care, as defined in paragraph (e), clause (1), who has:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>    (1) subjected a child to, or failed to protect a child from, an overt act or condition <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>that constitutes egregious harm, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.007, subdivision 14</statute_ref>, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>similar law of another jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>    (2) been found to be palpably unfit under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), clause <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>(4), or a similar law of another jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>    (3) committed an act that has resulted in an involuntary termination of parental rights <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301</statute_ref>, or a similar law of another jurisdiction; or<br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>    (4) committed an act that has resulted in the involuntary transfer of permanent legal <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>and physical custody of a child to a relative under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.36"></a><var>27.36</var>paragraph (d), clause (1), or a similar law of another jurisdiction.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    (o) Persons who conduct assessments or investigations under this section shall take <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>into account accepted child-rearing practices of the culture in which a child participates <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>and accepted teacher discipline practices, which are not injurious to the child's health, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>welfare, and safety.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>    (p) "Accidental" means a sudden, not reasonably foreseeable, and unexpected <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>occurrence or event which:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>    (1) is not likely to occur and could not have been prevented by exercise of due <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>care; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>    (2) if occurring while a child is receiving services from a facility, happens when the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>facility and the employee or person providing services in the facility are in compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>with the laws and rules relevant to the occurrence or event.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>(q) "Nonmaltreatment mistake" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>(1) at the time of the incident, the individual was performing duties identified in the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>center's child care program plan required under Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>(2) the individual has not been determined responsible for a similar incident that <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>resulted in a finding of maltreatment for at least seven years;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>(3) the individual has not been determined to have committed a similar <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>nonmaltreatment mistake under this paragraph for at least four years;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>(4) any injury to a child resulting from the incident, if treated, is treated only with <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>remedies that are available over the counter, whether ordered by a medical professional or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>not; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>(5) except for the period when the incident occurred, the facility and the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>providing services were both in compliance with all licensing requirements relevant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>incident.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>This definition only applies to child care centers licensed under Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>chapter 9503. If clauses (1) to (5) apply, rather than making a determination of substantial <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>maltreatment by the individual, the commissioner of human services shall determine that <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>a nonmaltreatment mistake was made by the individual.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 626.556, subdivision 10e, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>    Subd. 10e. <b>Determinations.</b> (a) The local welfare agency shall conclude the family <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>assessment or the investigation within 45 days of the receipt of a report. The conclusion of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>the assessment or investigation may be extended to permit the completion of a criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>investigation or the receipt of expert information requested within 45 days of the receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>of the report.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>    (b) After conducting a family assessment, the local welfare agency shall determine <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>whether services are needed to address the safety of the child and other family members <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>and the risk of subsequent maltreatment.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>    (c) After conducting an investigation, the local welfare agency shall make two <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>determinations: first, whether maltreatment has occurred; and second, whether child <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>protective services are needed.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>    (d) If the commissioner of education conducts an assessment or investigation, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>the commissioner shall determine whether maltreatment occurred and what corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>or protective action was taken by the school facility. If a determination is made that <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>maltreatment has occurred, the commissioner shall report to the employer, the school <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>board, and any appropriate licensing entity the determination that maltreatment occurred <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>and what corrective or protective action was taken by the school facility. In all other cases, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>the commissioner shall inform the school board or employer that a report was received, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>the subject of the report, the date of the initial report, the category of maltreatment alleged <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>as defined in paragraph (f), the fact that maltreatment was not determined, and a summary <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>of the specific reasons for the determination.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>    (e) When maltreatment is determined in an investigation involving a facility, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>the investigating agency shall also determine whether the facility or individual was <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>responsible, or whether both the facility and the individual were responsible for the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>maltreatment using the mitigating factors in paragraph (i). Determinations under this <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>subdivision must be made based on a preponderance of the evidence and are private data <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>on individuals or nonpublic data as maintained by the commissioner of education.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>    (f) For the purposes of this subdivision, "maltreatment" means any of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>acts or omissions:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>    (1) physical abuse as defined in subdivision 2, paragraph (g);<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>    (2) neglect as defined in subdivision 2, paragraph (f);<br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>    (3) sexual abuse as defined in subdivision 2, paragraph (d);<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>    (4) mental injury as defined in subdivision 2, paragraph (m); or<br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>    (5) maltreatment of a child in a facility as defined in subdivision 2, paragraph (i).<br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>    (g) For the purposes of this subdivision, a determination that child protective <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>services are needed means that the local welfare agency has documented conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>during the assessment or investigation sufficient to cause a child protection worker, as <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.559, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, to conclude that a child is at significant risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>maltreatment if protective intervention is not provided and that the individuals responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>for the child's care have not taken or are not likely to take actions to protect the child <br/>
<a id="pl.29.36"></a><var>29.36</var>from maltreatment or risk of maltreatment.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    (h) This subdivision does not mean that maltreatment has occurred solely because <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>the child's parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child's care in good faith <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>selects and depends upon spiritual means or prayer for treatment or care of disease <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>or remedial care of the child, in lieu of medical care. However, if lack of medical care <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>may result in serious danger to the child's health, the local welfare agency may ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>that necessary medical services are provided to the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>    (i) When determining whether the facility or individual is the responsible party, or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>whether both the facility and the individual are responsible for determined maltreatment in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>a facility, the investigating agency shall consider at least the following mitigating factors:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>    (1) whether the actions of the facility or the individual caregivers were according to, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>and followed the terms of, an erroneous physician order, prescription, individual care plan, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>or directive; however, this is not a mitigating factor when the facility or caregiver was <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>responsible for the issuance of the erroneous order, prescription, individual care plan, or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>directive or knew or should have known of the errors and took no reasonable measures to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>correct the defect before administering care;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>    (2) comparative responsibility between the facility, other caregivers, and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>requirements placed upon an employee, including the facility's compliance with related <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>regulatory standards and the adequacy of facility policies and procedures, facility training, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>an individual's participation in the training, the caregiver's supervision, and facility staffing <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>levels and the scope of the individual employee's authority and discretion; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>    (3) whether the facility or individual followed professional standards in exercising <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>professional judgment.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>The evaluation of the facility's responsibility under clause (2) must not be based on the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>completeness of the risk assessment or risk reduction plan required under section 245A.66, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>but must be based on the facility's compliance with the regulatory standards for policies <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>and procedures, training, and supervision as cited in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>    (j) Notwithstanding paragraph (i), when maltreatment is determined to have been <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>committed by an individual who is also the facility license holder, both the individual and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>the facility must be determined responsible for the maltreatment, and both the background <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>study disqualification standards under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, and the licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>actions under sections 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref> apply.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>(k) Individual counties may implement more detailed definitions or criteria that <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>indicate which allegations to investigate, as long as a county's policies are consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.30.35"></a><var>30.35</var>with the definitions in the statutes and rules and are approved by the county board. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.30.36"></a><var>30.36</var>local welfare agency shall periodically inform mandated reporters under subdivision 3 <br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>who work in the county of the definitions of maltreatment in the statutes and rules and any <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>additional definitions or criteria that have been approved by the county board.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>    Sec. 19. <b>CONSUMER SATISFACTION; HUMAN SERVICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>(a) The commissioner of human services shall submit a memorandum each year to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>the governor and the chairs of the house and senate standing committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>over the department's programs that provides the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>(1) the number of calls made to each of the department's help lines by consumers <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>and citizens regarding services provided or regulated by the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>(2) the subject matter of the call;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>(3) the number of service-related calls that were resolved;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>(4) the number that remain open; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>(5) the number that were without merit.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>(b) The initial memorandum shall be submitted no later than February 15, 2012, with <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>subsequent memoranda submitted no later than February 15 each following year.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>    Sec. 20. <b>CONSUMER SATISFACTION; HEALTH.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>(a) The commissioner of health shall submit a memorandum each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>governor and the chairs of the house and senate standing committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>over the department's programs that provides the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>(1) the number of calls made to each of the department's help lines by consumers <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>and citizens regarding services provided or regulated by the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>(2) the subject matter of the call;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>(3) the number of service-related calls that were resolved;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>(4) the number that remain open; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>(5) the number that were without merit.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>(b) The initial memorandum shall be submitted no later than February 15, 2012, with <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>subsequent memoranda submitted no later than February 15 each following year.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>    Sec. 21. <b>CONSUMER SATISFACTION; COMMERCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>(a) The commissioner of commerce shall submit a memorandum each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>governor and the chairs of the house and senate standing committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>over the department's programs that provides the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>(1) the number of calls made to each of the department's help lines by consumers <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>and citizens regarding services provided or regulated by the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>(2) the subject matter of the call;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>(3) the number of service-related calls that were resolved;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>(4) the number that remain open; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>(5) the number that were without merit.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>(b) The initial memorandum shall be submitted no later than February 15, 2012, with <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>subsequent memoranda submitted no later than February 15 each following year.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>    Sec. 22. <b>TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>may transfer real property purchased in whole or in part with state funds to a federally <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>recognized Indian tribe located in the state of Minnesota for the purpose of operating <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>a treatment facility in Crow Wing County, for less than the appraised value, or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>property has not been appraised, for less than the fair market value as determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>the commissioner.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>    Sec. 23. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>Minnesota Rules, part 2500.5000, is repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 245C.24, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Permanent bar to set aside a disqualification.</b> (a) Except as otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>provided in paragraph (b) this subdivision, the commissioner may not set aside the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>disqualification of any individual disqualified pursuant to this chapter, regardless of how <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>much time has passed, if the individual was disqualified for a crime or conduct listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>    (b) For an individual in the chemical dependency or corrections field who was <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>disqualified for a crime or conduct listed under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, subdivision 1, and whose <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>disqualification was set aside prior to July 1, 2005, the commissioner must consider <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>granting a variance pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>245C.30</statute_ref> for the license holder for a program <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>dealing primarily with adults. A request for reconsideration evaluated under this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>must include a letter of recommendation from the license holder that was subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>prior set-aside decision addressing the individual's quality of care to children or vulnerable <br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>adults and the circumstances of the individual's departure from that service.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>(c) When a licensed foster care provider adopts an individual who had received <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>foster care services from the provider for over six months, and the adopted individual is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>required to receive a background study under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>(a), clause (2) or (6), the commissioner may grant a variance to the license holder under <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.30</statute_ref> to permit the adopted individual with a permanent disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>to remain affiliated with the license holder under the conditions of the variance when <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>the variance is recommended by the county of responsibility for each of the remaining <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>individuals in placement in the home and the licensing agency for the home.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>(d) The commissioner shall consider granting a set aside under section 245C.22 or a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>variance under section 245C.30 to an individual who is now 21 years of age or older and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>who was disqualified for a crime or conduct listed under section 245C.15, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>occurring while the individual was under the age of 18. This paragraph does not apply to <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>individuals who were convicted of the disqualifying crime following certification under <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>section 260B.125.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.02, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Offenses committed by </b><b>juveniles </b><b>prosecuted as adults</b><b>.</b> A petition for <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>the sealing of a conviction record any type of delinquency or criminal record relating to a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>juvenile matter may be filed under section 
         <statute_ref>609A.03</statute_ref> by a person who has been committed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>to the custody of the commissioner of corrections upon conviction of a crime following <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>certification to district court under section 
<statute_ref>260B.125</statute_ref>, if the person successfully completed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>the terms of the person's disposition or sentence and who is no longer under correctional <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>supervision for the offense, if: <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>(1) is finally discharged by the commissioner; or the person received a disposition <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>under section 260B.198, regardless of whether the person was adjudicated delinquent;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>(2) has been placed on probation by the court under section 
<statute_ref>609.135</statute_ref> and has been <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>discharged from probation after satisfactory fulfillment of it the matter was designated <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution under section 260B.130 and the person's <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>adult sentence was never executed;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>(3) the matter was designated an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution under <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>section 260B.130 and the person's adult sentence was subsequently executed; or<br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>(4) the matter was certified for adult prosecution under section 260B.125. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Petition; filing fee.</b> An individual who is the subject of a criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>record who is seeking the expungement of the record shall file a petition under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>and pay a filing fee in the amount required under section 
         <statute_ref>357.021, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, clause <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>(1). The filing fee may be waived in cases of indigency and shall be waived in the cases <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>described in section 
         <statute_ref>609A.02, subdivision 2, clause (1) or (2), and subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.03, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contents of petition.</b> (a) A petition for expungement shall be signed under <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>oath by the petitioner and shall state the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>(1) the petitioner's full name and all other legal names or aliases by which the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>petitioner has been known at any time;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>(2) the petitioner's date of birth;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>(3) all of the petitioner's addresses from the date of the offense or alleged offense in <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>connection with which an expungement order is sought, to the date of the petition;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>(4) why expungement is sought, if it is for employment or licensure purposes, the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>statutory or other legal authority under which it is sought, and why it should be granted;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>(5) the details of the offense or arrest for which expungement is sought, including <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>the date and jurisdiction of the occurrence, either the names of any victims or that there <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>were no identifiable victims, whether there is a current order for protection, restraining <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>order, or other no contact order prohibiting the petitioner from contacting the victims or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>whether there has ever been a prior order for protection or restraining order prohibiting the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>petitioner from contacting the victims, the court file number, and the date of conviction <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>or of dismissal;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>(6) in the case of a conviction or adjudication delinquency record, what steps the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>petitioner has taken since the time of the offense toward personal rehabilitation, including <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>treatment, work, or other personal history that demonstrates rehabilitation;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>(7) petitioner's criminal conviction and adjudication delinquency record indicating <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>all convictions and adjudication findings of delinquency for misdemeanors, gross <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>misdemeanors, or felonies in this state, and for all comparable convictions and adjudication <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>findings of delinquency in any other state, federal court, or foreign country, whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>convictions or adjudication findings of delinquency occurred before or after the arrest or, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>conviction, or adjudication finding of delinquency for which expungement is sought;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>(8) petitioner's criminal charges record indicating all prior and pending criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>charges against the petitioner in this state or another jurisdiction, including all criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>charges that have been continued for dismissal or stayed for adjudication, or have been the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>subject of pretrial diversion; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>(9) all prior requests by the petitioner, whether for the present offense or for any <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>other offenses, in this state or any other state or federal court, for pardon, return of arrest <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>records, or expungement or sealing of a criminal record, whether granted or not, and all <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>stays of adjudication or imposition of sentence involving the petitioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>(b) If there is a current order for protection, restraining order, or other no contact <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>order prohibiting the petitioner from contacting the victims or there has ever been a prior <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>order for protection or restraining order prohibiting the petitioner from contacting the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>victims, the petitioner shall attach a copy of the order to the petition.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.03, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Hearing.</b> (a) A hearing on the petition shall be held no sooner than 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>days after service of the petition. A victim of the offense for which expungement is <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>sought has a right to submit an oral or written statement to the court at the time of the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>hearing describing the harm suffered by the victim as a result of the crime and the victim's <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>recommendation on whether expungement should be granted or denied. The judge shall <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>consider the victim's statement when making a decision.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>(b) The court shall exclude the general public from a hearing on a petition to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>expunge a record relating to a juvenile matter under section 609A.02, subdivision 2, and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>may admit only persons who the court determines have a direct interest in the case, unless <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>the hearing on the underlying offense for which expungement is sought was open to the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>public under section 260B.163, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), or other law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.03, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Nature of remedy; standard</b><b>; firearms restriction</b><b>.</b> (a) Except as <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>otherwise provided by paragraph (b) or (c), expungement of a criminal or delinquency <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>record is an extraordinary remedy to be granted only upon clear and convincing evidence <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>that it would yield a benefit to the petitioner commensurate with the disadvantages to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>the public and public safety of:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>(1) sealing the record; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>(2) burdening the court and public authorities to issue, enforce, and monitor an <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>expungement order.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>(b) Except as otherwise provided by this paragraph, If the petitioner is petitioning <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>for the sealing of a criminal or delinquency record under section 
         <statute_ref>609A.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>3
         </statute_ref>, the court shall grant the petition to seal the record unless the agency or jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>whose records would be affected establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>interests of the public and public safety outweigh the disadvantages to the petitioner <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>of not sealing the record. <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>(c) If the petitioner is petitioning for the sealing of a criminal or delinquency record <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>under section 609A.02, subdivision 2, clause (1) or (2), the court shall grant the petition <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>to seal the record unless the agency or jurisdiction whose records would be affected <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the interests of the public and public <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>safety outweigh the disadvantages to the petitioner of not sealing the record.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>(d) If the court issues an expungement order it may require that the criminal or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>delinquency record be sealed, the existence of the record not be revealed, and the record <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>not be opened except as required under subdivision 7. Records must not be destroyed or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>returned to the subject of the record.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.03, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Order concerning crimes of violence.</b> An order expunging the record <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>of a conviction or adjudication delinquency record for a crime of violence as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>624.712, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, must provide that the person is not entitled to ship, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>transport, possess, or receive a firearm for the remainder of the person's lifetime. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>person whose record of conviction or adjudication delinquency record is expunged under <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>this section and who thereafter receives a relief of disability under United States Code, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>title 18, section 925, or whose ability to possess firearms has been restored under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>609.165, subdivision 1d
         </statute_ref>, is not subject to the restriction in this subdivision. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609A.03, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Limitations of order.</b> (a) Upon issuance of an expungement order related <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>to a charge supported by probable cause, the DNA samples and DNA records held by <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and collected under authority other than section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>299C.105
         </statute_ref>, shall not be sealed, returned to the subject of the record, or destroyed.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>(b) Notwithstanding the issuance of an expungement order:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>(1) an expunged record may be opened for purposes of a criminal investigation, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>prosecution, or sentencing, upon an ex parte court order;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>(2) an expunged record of a conviction or adjudication delinquency proceeding may <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>be opened for purposes of evaluating a prospective employee in a criminal justice agency <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>without a court order; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>(3) an expunged record of a conviction or adjudication delinquency proceeding may <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>be opened for purposes of a background study under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.08</statute_ref> unless the court <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>order for expungement is directed specifically to the commissioner of human services.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>Upon request by law enforcement, prosecution, or corrections authorities, an agency <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>or jurisdiction subject to an expungement order shall inform the requester of the existence <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>of a sealed record and of the right to obtain access to it as provided by this paragraph. For <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>purposes of this section, a "criminal justice agency" means courts or a government agency <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>that performs the administration of criminal justice under statutory authority.<br/>