<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>services licensing, child care programs, financial fraud and abuse investigations, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>and vendors of chemical dependency treatment services; modifying background <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>studies;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 13.46, subdivisions 3, 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>119B.125, subdivision 1b; 168.012, subdivision 1; 245A.02, subdivision 5a; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>245A.04, subdivisions 1, 5, 11; 245A.06, subdivision 1; 245A.07, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>2, by adding a subdivision; 245A.08, subdivision 5a; 245A.146, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>3, 4; 245A.65, subdivision 1; 245A.66, subdivision 1; 245C.04, as amended; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>245C.05, subdivision 6; 245C.16, subdivision 1; 245C.20, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>245C.22, subdivision 1; 245C.23, subdivision 2; 245C.28, subdivisions 1, 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>245C.29, subdivision 2; 254B.05, subdivision 5; 256.01, subdivision 18d; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>471.346; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 245A.07, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>2a, 3; 245A.08, subdivision 2a; 245A.50, subdivision 4; 245C.08, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>1; 256.045, subdivision 3b; 268.19, subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 13.46, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Investigative data.</b> (a) Data on persons, including data on vendors of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>services, licensees, and applicants that is collected, maintained, used, or disseminated <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>by the welfare system in an investigation, authorized by statute, and relating to the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>enforcement of rules or law are confidential data on individuals pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, or protected nonpublic data not on individuals pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>subdivision 13
         </statute_ref>, and shall not be disclosed except:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>(1) pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.05</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>(2) pursuant to statute or valid court order;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>(3) to a party named in a civil or criminal proceeding, administrative or judicial, for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>preparation of defense; or<br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>(4) to provide notices required or permitted by statute.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>The data referred to in this subdivision shall be classified as public data upon <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>submission to an administrative law judge or court in an administrative or judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>proceeding. Inactive welfare investigative data shall be treated as provided in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>13.39, subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>(b) Notwithstanding any other provision in law, the commissioner of human services <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>shall provide all active and inactive investigative data, including the name of the reporter <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>of alleged maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, to the ombudsman for mental <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>health and developmental disabilities upon the request of the ombudsman.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>    (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) and section 
         <statute_ref>13.39</statute_ref>, the existence of an <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>investigation by the commissioner of possible overpayments of public funds to a service <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>provider is public data during an investigation or recipient may be disclosed if the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>commissioner determines that it will not compromise the investigation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 13.46, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Licensing data.</b> (a) As used in this subdivision:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    (1) "licensing data" are all data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>welfare system pertaining to persons licensed or registered or who apply for licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>or registration or who formerly were licensed or registered under the authority of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>commissioner of human services;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>    (2) "client" means a person who is receiving services from a licensee or from an <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>applicant for licensure; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>    (3) "personal and personal financial data" are Social Security numbers, identity <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>of and letters of reference, insurance information, reports from the Bureau of Criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>Apprehension, health examination reports, and social/home studies.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>    (b)(1)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the following data on applicants, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>license holders, and former licensees are public: name, address, telephone number of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>licensees, date of receipt of a completed application, dates of licensure, licensed capacity, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>type of client preferred, variances granted, record of training and education in child care <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>and child development, type of dwelling, name and relationship of other family members, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>previous license history, class of license, the existence and status of complaints, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>number of serious injuries to or deaths of individuals in the licensed program as reported <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>to the commissioner of human services, the local social services agency, or any other <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>county welfare agency. For purposes of this clause, a serious injury is one that is treated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>by a physician.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>(ii) When a correction order, an order to forfeit a fine, an order of license suspension, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>an order of temporary immediate suspension, an order of license revocation, an order of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>license denial, or an order of conditional license has been issued, or a complaint is resolved, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>the following data on current and former licensees and applicants are public: the general <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>nature of the complaint or allegations leading to the temporary immediate suspension; the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>substance and investigative findings of the licensing or maltreatment complaint, licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>violation, or substantiated maltreatment; the existence of settlement negotiations; the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>record of informal resolution of a licensing violation; orders of hearing; findings of fact; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>conclusions of law; specifications of the final correction order, fine, suspension, temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>immediate suspension, revocation, denial, or conditional license contained in the record of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>licensing action; whether a fine has been paid; and the status of any appeal of these actions.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>(iii) When a license denial under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or a sanction under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>245A.07
         </statute_ref> is based on a determination that the a license holder or, applicant, or controlling <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>individual is responsible for maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, the identity <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>of the applicant or, license holder, or controlling individual as the individual responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>for maltreatment is public data at the time of the issuance of the license denial or sanction.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(iv) When a license denial under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or a sanction under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>245A.07
         </statute_ref> is based on a determination that the a license holder or, applicant, or controlling <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>individual is disqualified under chapter 245C, the identity of the license holder or,<br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var> applicant, or controlling individual as the disqualified individual and the reason for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>the disqualification are public data at the time of the issuance of the licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>or denial. If the applicant or, license holder, or controlling individual requests <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>reconsideration of the disqualification and the disqualification is affirmed, the reason for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>the disqualification and the reason to not set aside the disqualification are public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>    (2) Notwithstanding sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 12b</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>when any person subject to disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> in connection with a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>license to provide family day care for children, child care center services, foster care for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>children in the provider's home, or foster care or day care services for adults in the provider's <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>home is a substantiated perpetrator of maltreatment, and the substantiated maltreatment is <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>a reason for a licensing action, the identity of the substantiated perpetrator of maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>is public data. For purposes of this clause, a person is a substantiated perpetrator if the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>maltreatment determination has been upheld under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>10i
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9d</statute_ref>; or chapter 14, or if an individual or facility has not timely <br/>
<a id="pl.3.36"></a><var>3.36</var>exercised appeal rights under these sections, except as provided under clause (1).<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    (3) For applicants who withdraw their application prior to licensure or denial of a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>license, the following data are public: the name of the applicant, the city and county in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>which the applicant was seeking licensure, the dates of the commissioner's receipt of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>initial application and completed application, the type of license sought, and the date <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>of withdrawal of the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>    (4) For applicants who are denied a license, the following data are public: the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>name and address of the applicant, the city and county in which the applicant was <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>seeking licensure, the dates of the commissioner's receipt of the initial application and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>completed application, the type of license sought, the date of denial of the application, the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>nature of the basis for the denial, the existence of settlement negotiations, the record of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>informal resolution of a denial, orders of hearings, findings of fact, conclusions of law, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>specifications of the final order of denial, and the status of any appeal of the denial.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>    (5) The following data on persons subject to disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14 </statute_ref>in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>connection with a license to provide family day care for children, child care center services, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>foster care for children in the provider's home, or foster care or day care services for adults <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>in the provider's home, are public: the nature of any disqualification set aside under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>245C.22
         </statute_ref>, subdivisions 2 and 4, and the reasons for setting aside the disqualification; the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>nature of any disqualification for which a variance was granted under sections 
         <statute_ref>245A.04, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>subdivision 9
         </statute_ref>; and 
         <statute_ref>245C.30</statute_ref>, and the reasons for granting any variance under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>245A.04, subdivision 9
         </statute_ref>; and, if applicable, the disclosure that any person subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>a background study under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, has successfully passed a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>background study. If a licensing sanction under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref>, or a license denial under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref>, is based on a determination that an individual subject to disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>under chapter 245C is disqualified, the disqualification as a basis for the licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>or denial is public data. As specified in clause (1), item (iv), if the disqualified individual <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>is the license holder or, applicant, or controlling individual, the identity of the license <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>holder or, applicant, or controlling individual and the reason for the disqualification are <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>public data; and, if the license holder or, applicant, or controlling individual requested <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>reconsideration of the disqualification and the disqualification is affirmed, the reason for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>the disqualification and the reason to not set aside the disqualification are public data. If <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>the disqualified individual is an individual other than the license holder or, applicant, or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>controlling individual, the identity of the disqualified individual shall remain private data.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>    (6) When maltreatment is substantiated under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> and the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>victim and the substantiated perpetrator are affiliated with a program licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>chapter 245A, the commissioner of human services, local social services agency, or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>county welfare agency may inform the license holder where the maltreatment occurred of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>the identity of the substantiated perpetrator and the victim.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>    (7) Notwithstanding clause (1), for child foster care, only the name of the license <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>holder and the status of the license are public if the county attorney has requested that data <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>otherwise classified as public data under clause (1) be considered private data based on the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>best interests of a child in placement in a licensed program.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>    (c) The following are private data on individuals under section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>12
         </statute_ref>, or nonpublic data under section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 9</statute_ref>: personal and personal financial <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>data on family day care program and family foster care program applicants and licensees <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>and their family members who provide services under the license.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>    (d) The following are private data on individuals: the identity of persons who have <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>made reports concerning licensees or applicants that appear in inactive investigative data, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>and the records of clients or employees of the licensee or applicant for licensure whose <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>records are received by the licensing agency for purposes of review or in anticipation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>contested matter. The names of reporters of complaints or alleged violations of licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>standards under chapters 245A, 245B, 245C, and applicable rules and alleged maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>under sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, are confidential data and may be disclosed only as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>provided in section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 12b</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>    (e) Data classified as private, confidential, nonpublic, or protected nonpublic under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>this subdivision become public data if submitted to a court or administrative law judge as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>part of a disciplinary proceeding in which there is a public hearing concerning a license <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>which has been suspended, immediately suspended, revoked, or denied.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>    (f) Data generated in the course of licensing investigations that relate to an alleged <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>violation of law are investigative data under subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>    (g) Data that are not public data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>this subdivision that relate to or are derived from a report as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>626.5572, subdivision 18</statute_ref>, are subject to the destruction provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 11c</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 12b</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>    (h) Upon request, not public data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>this subdivision that relate to or are derived from a report of substantiated maltreatment as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> may be exchanged with the Department of Health <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>for purposes of completing background studies pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>144.057</statute_ref> and with <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>the Department of Corrections for purposes of completing background studies pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>241.021</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>    (i) Data on individuals collected according to licensing activities under chapters <br/>
<a id="pl.5.36"></a><var>5.36</var>245A and 245C, data on individuals collected by the commissioner of human services <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>according to investigations under chapters 245A, 245B, and 245C, and sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> may be shared with the Department of Human Rights, the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>of Health, the Department of Corrections, the ombudsman for mental health and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>developmental disabilities, and the individual's professional regulatory board when there <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>is reason to believe that laws or standards under the jurisdiction of those agencies may <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>have been violated or the information may otherwise be relevant to the board's regulatory <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>jurisdiction. Background study data on an individual who is the subject of a background <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>study under chapter 245C for a licensed service for which the commissioner of human <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>services is the license holder may be shared with the commissioner and the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>delegate by the licensing division. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the identity <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>of a reporter of alleged maltreatment or licensing violations may not be disclosed.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>    (j) In addition to the notice of determinations required under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>subdivision 10f
         </statute_ref>, if the commissioner or the local social services agency has determined <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>that an individual is a substantiated perpetrator of maltreatment of a child based on sexual <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>abuse, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, and the commissioner or local social <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>services agency knows that the individual is a person responsible for a child's care in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>another facility, the commissioner or local social services agency shall notify the head <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>of that facility of this determination. The notification must include an explanation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>individual's available appeal rights and the status of any appeal. If a notice is given under <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>this paragraph, the government entity making the notification shall provide a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>notice to the individual who is the subject of the notice.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    (k) All not public data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated under this <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>subdivision and subdivision 3 may be exchanged between the Department of Human <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>Services, Licensing Division, and the Department of Corrections for purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>regulating services for which the Department of Human Services and the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>of Corrections have regulatory authority.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 119B.125, subdivision 1b, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Training required.</b> (a) Effective November 1, 2011, prior to initial <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>authorization as required in subdivision 1, a legal nonlicensed family child care provider <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>must complete first aid and CPR training and provide the verification of first aid and CPR <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>training to the county. The training documentation must have valid effective dates as of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>the date the registration request is submitted to the county and. The training must have <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>been provided by an individual approved to provide first aid and CPR instruction and have <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>included CPR techniques for infants and children.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>(b) Legal nonlicensed family child care providers with an authorization effective <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>before November 1, 2011, must be notified of the requirements before October 1, 2011, or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>at authorization, and must meet the requirements upon renewal of an authorization that <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>occurs on or after January 1, 2012.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>(c) Upon each reauthorization after the authorization period when the initial first aid <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>and CPR training requirements are met, a legal nonlicensed family child care provider <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>must provide verification of at least eight hours of additional training listed in the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>Minnesota Center for Professional Development Registry.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>(d) This subdivision only applies to legal nonlicensed family child care providers.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.02, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Controlling individual.</b>  "Controlling individual" means a public body, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>governmental agency, business entity, officer, owner, or managerial official whose <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>responsibilities include the direction of the management or policies of a program. For <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>purposes of this subdivision, owner means an individual who has direct or indirect <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>ownership interest in a corporation, partnership, or other business association issued a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>license under this chapter. For purposes of this subdivision, managerial official means <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>those individuals who have the decision-making authority related to the operation of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>the program, and the responsibility for the ongoing management of or direction of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>policies, services, or employees of the program. A site director who has no ownership <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>interest in the program is not considered to be a managerial official for purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>definition. Controlling individual does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>    (1) a bank, savings bank, trust company, savings association, credit union, industrial <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>loan and thrift company, investment banking firm, or insurance company unless the entity <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>operates a program directly or through a subsidiary;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>    (2) an individual who is a state or federal official, or state or federal employee, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>member or employee of the governing body of a political subdivision of the state or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>federal government that operates one or more programs, unless the individual is also an <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>officer, owner, or managerial official of the program, receives remuneration from the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>program, or owns any of the beneficial interests not excluded in this subdivision;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>    (3) an individual who owns less than five percent of the outstanding common <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>shares of a corporation:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>    (i) whose securities are exempt under section 80A.45, clause (6); or<br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>    (ii) whose transactions are exempt under section 80A.46, clause (2); or<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    (4) an individual who is a member of an organization exempt from taxation under <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>section 290.05, unless the individual is also an officer, owner, or managerial official of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>the program or owns any of the beneficial interests not excluded in this subdivision. This <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>clause does not exclude from the definition of controlling individual an organization that <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>is exempt from taxation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application for licensure.</b> (a) An individual, corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>partnership, voluntary association, other organization or controlling individual that is <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>subject to licensure under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.03</statute_ref> must apply for a license. The application <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>must be made on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. The <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>commissioner shall provide the applicant with instruction in completing the application <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>and provide information about the rules and requirements of other state agencies that affect <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>the applicant. An applicant seeking licensure in Minnesota with headquarters outside of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>Minnesota must have a program office located within the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>The commissioner shall act on the application within 90 working days after a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>complete application and any required reports have been received from other state <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>agencies or departments, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions. The <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>commissioner shall not consider an application to be complete until the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>receives all of the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>When the commissioner receives an application for initial licensure that is incomplete <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>because the applicant failed to submit required documents or that is substantially <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>deficient because the documents submitted do not meet licensing requirements, the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>commissioner shall provide the applicant written notice that the application is incomplete <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>or substantially deficient. In the written notice to the applicant the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>identify documents that are missing or deficient and give the applicant 45 days to resubmit <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>a second application that is substantially complete. An applicant's failure to submit a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>substantially complete application after receiving notice from the commissioner is a basis <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>for license denial under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>(b) An application for licensure must identify all controlling individuals and must <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>specify an agent who is responsible for dealing with the commissioner of human services <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>on all matters provided for in this chapter and on whom service of all notices and orders <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>must be made. The agent must be authorized to accept service on behalf of all of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>controlling individuals of the program. Service on the agent is service on all of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>controlling individuals of the program. It is not a defense to any action arising under this <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>chapter that service was not made on each controlling individual of the program. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>designation of one or more controlling individuals as agents under this paragraph does not <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>affect the legal responsibility of any other controlling individual under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>(c) An applicant or license holder must have a policy that prohibits license holders, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>employees, subcontractors, and volunteers, when directly responsible for persons served <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>by the program, from abusing prescription medication or being in any manner under <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>the influence of a chemical that impairs the individual's ability to provide services or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>care. The license holder must train employees, subcontractors, and volunteers about the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>program's drug and alcohol policy.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>(d) An applicant and license holder must have a program grievance procedure that <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>permits persons served by the program and their authorized representatives to bring a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>grievance to the highest level of authority in the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>(e) The applicant must be able to demonstrate competent knowledge of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>applicable requirements of this chapter and chapter 245C, and the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>other licensing statutes and rules applicable to the program or services for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>applicant is seeking to be licensed. Effective January 1, 2013, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>require the applicant, except for child foster care, to demonstrate competence in the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>applicable licensing requirements by successfully completing a written examination. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>commissioner may develop a prescribed written examination format.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>(f) When an applicant is an individual, the individual must provide:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>(1) the applicant's taxpayer identification numbers including the Social Security <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>number, and federal employer identification number, if the applicant has employees;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>(2) the complete business name, if any, and if doing business under a different name, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>the doing business as (DBA) name, as registered with the secretary of state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>(3) a notarized signature of the applicant.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>(g) When an applicant is a nonindividual, the applicant must provide the:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>(1) applicant's taxpayer identification numbers including the Minnesota tax <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>identification number, the and federal employer identification number;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>(2) complete business name, and if doing business under a different name, the doing <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>business as (DBA) name, as registered with the secretary of state;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>(3) first, middle, and last name, and address for all individuals who will be <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>controlling individuals, including all officers, owners, and managerial officials as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>245A.02, subdivision 5a</statute_ref>, and the date that the background study was initiated <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>by the applicant for each controlling individual. The applicant must also provide the; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>(4) first, middle, and last name, mailing address, and notarized signature of the agent <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>authorized by the applicant to accept service on behalf of the controlling individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>(h) At the time of application for licensure or renewal of a license, the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>or license holder must acknowledge on the form provided by the commissioner if the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>applicant or license holder elects to receive any public funding reimbursement from the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>commissioner for services provided under the license that:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>(1) the applicant's or license holder's compliance with the provider enrollment <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>agreement or registration requirements for receipt of public funding may be monitored by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>the commissioner as part of a licensing investigation or licensing inspection; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>(2) noncompliance with the provider enrollment agreement or registration <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>requirements for receipt of public funding that is identified through a licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>investigation or licensing inspection, or noncompliance with a licensing requirement that <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>is a basis of enrollment for reimbursement for a service, may result in:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>(i) a correction order or a conditional license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, or sanctions <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>(ii) nonpayment of claims submitted by the license holder for public program <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>reimbursement;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>(iii) recovery of payments made for the service;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>(iv) disenrollment in the public payment program; or<br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>(v) other administrative, civil, or criminal penalties as provided by law.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.04, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Commissioner's right of access.</b> (a) When the commissioner is exercising <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</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.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>commissioner must be given access to:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>(1) the physical plant and grounds where the program is provided,;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>(2) documents and records, including records maintained in electronic format,;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>(3) persons served by the program,; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>(4) staff and personnel records of current and former staff whenever the program is in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>operation and the information is relevant to inspections or investigations conducted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>commissioner. Upon request, the license holder must provide the commissioner verification <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>of documentation of staff work experience, training, or educational requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>The commissioner must be given access without prior notice and as often as <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>the commissioner considers necessary if the commissioner is investigating alleged <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>maltreatment, conducting a licensing inspection, or investigating an alleged violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>applicable laws or rules. In conducting inspections, the commissioner may request and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>shall receive assistance from other state, county, and municipal governmental agencies and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>departments. The applicant or license holder shall allow the commissioner to photocopy, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>photograph, and make audio and video tape recordings during the inspection of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>program at the commissioner's expense. The commissioner shall obtain a court order or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>the consent of the subject of the records or the parents or legal guardian of the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>before photocopying hospital medical records.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>(b) Persons served by the program have the right to refuse to consent to be <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>interviewed, photographed, or audio or videotaped. Failure or refusal of an applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>or license holder to fully comply with this subdivision is reasonable cause for the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>commissioner to deny the application or immediately suspend or revoke the license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.04, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Education program; permitted ages, additional requirement.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>Except for foster care, the commissioner of human services may not grant a license to a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>residential facility for the placement of children before the commissioner has received <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>documentation of approval of the on-site educational program from the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>education according to section 
         <statute_ref>125A.515</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>    (b) A program licensed by the commissioner under Minnesota Rules, chapter 2960, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>may serve persons who are over the age of 18 but under the age of 21 when the person is:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>(1) completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>(2) enrolled in an institution which provides postsecondary or vocational education;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>(3) participating in a program or activity designed to promote, or remove barriers to, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>employment;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>(4) employed for at least 80 hours per month; or<br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>(5) incapable of doing any of the activities described in clauses (1) to (4) due to a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>medical condition, which incapability is supported by regularly updated information in the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>case plan of the person.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>(c) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (b), a residential program licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>by the commissioner of human services under Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>2960.0710, may serve persons under the age of 21 provided the facility complies with the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>(1) for each person age 18 and older served at the program, the program must assess <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>and document the person's risk of victimizing other residents residing in the facility, and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>based on the assessment, the facility must develop and implement necessary measures <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>to minimize any risk of harm to other residents, including making arrangements for <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>appropriate sleeping arrangements; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(2) the program must assure that the services and living arrangements provided to all <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>residents are suitable to the age and functioning of the residents, including separation of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>services, staff supervision, and other program operations as appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>(d) Nothing in this subdivision precludes the license holder from seeking other <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>variances under subdivision 9.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Contents of correction orders and conditional licenses.</b> (a) If <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>the commissioner finds that the applicant or license holder has failed to comply with an <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>applicable law or rule and this failure does not imminently endanger the health, safety, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>or rights of the persons served by the program, the commissioner may issue a correction <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>order and an order of conditional license to the applicant or license holder. When issuing a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>conditional license, the commissioner shall consider the nature, chronicity, or severity of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>the violation of law or rule and the effect of the violation on the health, safety, or rights of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>persons served by the program. The correction order or conditional license must state:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>(1) the conditions that constitute a violation of the law or rule;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>(2) the specific law or rule violated;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>(3) the time allowed to correct each violation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>(4) if a license is made conditional, the length and terms of the conditional license.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>(b) Nothing in this section prohibits the commissioner from proposing a sanction as <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>specified in section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref>, prior to issuing a correction order or conditional license.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>(c) If a license holder reports that an individual with a disqualification that has not <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>been set aside has moved out of the home where services are provided or reports that other <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>arrangements have been made so a disqualified person does not have direct contact or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>access to persons receiving services, the commissioner may issue an order of conditional <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>license that makes licensure contingent on the individual's continuous absence from the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>home during the hours of operation when:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>(1) the disqualified individual is a "family or household member" of the license <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>holder, as defined in section 518B.01, subdivision 2; or<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>(2) the disqualified individual has a record of having had direct contact or access to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>people receiving services.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.07, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Temporary immediate suspension.</b> If the license holder's actions or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>failure to comply with applicable law or rule, or the actions of other individuals or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>conditions in the program pose an imminent risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>persons served by the program, or if while the program continues to operate pending an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>appeal of an order of revocation the commissioner identifies one or more new violations <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>of law or rule which may adversely affect the health or safety of persons served by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>program, the commissioner shall act immediately to temporarily suspend the license. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>No state funds shall be made available or be expended by any agency or department of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>state, county, or municipal government for use by a license holder regulated under this <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>chapter while a license is under immediate suspension. A notice stating the reasons for <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>the immediate suspension and informing the license holder of the right to an expedited <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>hearing under chapter 14 and specifically Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>must be delivered by personal service to the address shown on the application or the last <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>known address of the license holder. The license holder may appeal an order immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>suspending a license. The appeal of an order immediately suspending a license must <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>be made in writing by certified mail or personal service. If mailed, the appeal must be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>postmarked and sent to the commissioner within five calendar days after the license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>receives notice that the license has been immediately suspended. If a request is made by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within five calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>the license holder received the order. A license holder and any controlling individual <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>shall discontinue operation of the program upon receipt of the commissioner's order to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>immediately suspend the license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245A.07, subdivision 2a, is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Immediate suspension expedited hearing.</b> (a) Within five working days <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>of receipt of the license holder's timely appeal, the commissioner shall request assignment <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>of an administrative law judge. The request must include a proposed date, time, and place <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>of a hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an administrative law judge within 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>issue a notice of hearing by certified mail or personal service at least ten working days <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>before the hearing. The scope of the hearing shall be limited solely to the issue of whether <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>the temporary immediate suspension should remain in effect pending the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>final order under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08</statute_ref>, regarding a licensing sanction issued under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>3 following the immediate suspension. The burden of proof in expedited hearings under <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>this subdivision shall be limited to the commissioner's demonstration that reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>cause exists to believe that the license holder's actions or failure to comply with applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>law or rule poses, or if the actions of other individuals or conditions in the program <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>poses an imminent risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>program. "Reasonable cause" means there exist specific articulable facts or circumstances <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>which provide the commissioner with a reasonable suspicion that there is an imminent <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the program. When the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>commissioner has determined there is reasonable cause to order the temporary immediate <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>suspension of a license based on a violation of safe sleep requirements, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245A.1435</statute_ref>, the commissioner is not required to demonstrate that an infant died or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>was injured as a result of the safe sleep violations.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>    (b) The administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact, conclusions, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>recommendation within ten working days from the date of hearing. The parties shall <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>have ten calendar days to submit exceptions to the administrative law judge's report. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>The record shall close at the end of the ten-day period for submission of exceptions. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>The commissioner's final order shall be issued within ten working days from the close <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>of the record. When an appeal of a temporary immediate suspension is withdrawn or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>dismissed, the commissioner shall issue a final order affirming the temporary immediate <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>suspension within ten calendar days of the commissioner's receipt of the withdrawal or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>dismissal. Within 90 calendar days after a final order affirming an immediate suspension, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>the commissioner shall make a determination regarding whether a final licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>shall be issued under subdivision 3. The license holder shall continue to be prohibited <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>from operation of the program during this 90-day period.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    (c) When the final order under paragraph (b) affirms an immediate suspension, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>final licensing sanction is issued under subdivision 3 and the license holder appeals that <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>sanction, the license holder continues to be prohibited from operation of the program <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>pending a final commissioner's order under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>final licensing sanction.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245A.07, subdivision 3, is <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>License suspension, revocation, or fine.</b> (a) The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>suspend or revoke a license, or impose a fine if:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>    (1) a license holder fails to comply fully with applicable laws or rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>    (2) a license holder, a controlling individual, or an individual living in the household <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>where the licensed services are provided or is otherwise subject to a background study has <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>a disqualification which has not been set aside under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>    (3) a license holder knowingly withholds relevant information from or gives false <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>or misleading information to the commissioner in connection with an application for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>a license, in connection with the background study status of an individual, during an <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>investigation, or regarding compliance with applicable laws or rules; or<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>    (4) after July 1, 2012, and upon request by the commissioner, a license holder fails <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>to submit the information required of an applicant under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.04, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>paragraph (f) or (g).<br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>    A license holder who has had a license suspended, revoked, or has been ordered <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>to pay a fine must be given notice of the action by certified mail or personal service. If <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>mailed, the notice must be mailed to the address shown on the application or the last <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>known address of the license holder. The notice must state the reasons the license was <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>suspended, revoked, or a fine was ordered.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>    (b) If the license was suspended or revoked, the notice must inform the license <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>holder of the right to a contested case hearing under chapter 14 and specifically Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612. The license holder may appeal an order suspending <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>or revoking a license. The appeal of an order suspending or revoking a license must <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>be made in writing by certified mail or personal service. If mailed, the appeal must be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>postmarked and sent to the commissioner within ten calendar days after the license holder <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>receives notice that the license has been suspended or revoked. If a request is made by <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within ten calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>the license holder received the order. Except as provided in subdivision 2a, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>(c), if a license holder submits a timely appeal of an order suspending or revoking a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>license, the license holder may continue to operate the program as provided in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>245A.04, subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>, paragraphs (g) and (h), until the commissioner issues a final order <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>on the suspension or revocation.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>    (c)(1) If the license holder was ordered to pay a fine, the notice must inform the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>license holder of the responsibility for payment of fines and the right to a contested case <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>hearing under chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612. The appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>of an order to pay a fine must be made in writing by certified mail or personal service. If <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the commissioner within ten calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>days after the license holder receives notice that the fine has been ordered. If a request is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within ten calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>days after the license holder received the order.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>    (2) The license holder shall pay the fines assessed on or before the payment date <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>specified. If the license holder fails to fully comply with the order, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>may issue a second fine or suspend the license until the license holder complies. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>license holder receives state funds, the state, county, or municipal agencies or departments <br/>
<a id="pl.15.36"></a><var>15.36</var>responsible for administering the funds shall withhold payments and recover any payments <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>made while the license is suspended for failure to pay a fine. A timely appeal shall stay <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>payment of the fine until the commissioner issues a final order.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>    (3) A license holder shall promptly notify the commissioner of human services, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>in writing, when a violation specified in the order to forfeit a fine is corrected. If upon <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>reinspection the commissioner determines that a violation has not been corrected as <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>indicated by the order to forfeit a fine, the commissioner may issue a second fine. The <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>commissioner shall notify the license holder by certified mail or personal service that a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>second fine has been assessed. The license holder may appeal the second fine as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>    (4) Fines shall be assessed as follows: the license holder shall forfeit $1,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>each determination of maltreatment of a child under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or the maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>of a vulnerable adult under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> for which the license holder is determined <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>responsible for the maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10e</statute_ref>, paragraph (i), <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9c</statute_ref>, paragraph (c); the license holder shall forfeit $200 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>occurrence of a violation of law or rule governing matters of health, safety, or supervision, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>including but not limited to the provision of adequate staff-to-child or adult ratios, and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>failure to comply with background study requirements under chapter 245C; and the license <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>holder shall forfeit $100 for each occurrence of a violation of law or rule other than those <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>subject to a $1,000 or $200 fine above. For purposes of this section, "occurrence" means <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>each violation identified in the commissioner's fine order. Fines assessed against a license <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>holder that holds a license to provide home and community-based services, as identified <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>245D.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, and a community residential setting or day services <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>facility license under chapter 245D where the services are provided, may be assessed <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>against both licenses for the same occurrence, but the combined amount of the fines shall <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>not exceed the amount specified in this clause for that occurrence.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    (5) When a fine has been assessed, the license holder may not avoid payment by <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>closing, selling, or otherwise transferring the licensed program to a third party. In such an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>event, the license holder will be personally liable for payment. In the case of a corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>each controlling individual is personally and jointly liable for payment.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>    (d) Except for background study violations involving the failure to comply with an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>order to immediately remove an individual or an order to provide continuous, direct <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>supervision, the commissioner shall not issue a fine under paragraph (c) relating to a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>background study violation to a license holder who self-corrects a background study <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>violation before the commissioner discovers the violation. A license holder who has <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>previously exercised the provisions of this paragraph to avoid a fine for a background <br/>
<a id="pl.16.36"></a><var>16.36</var>study violation may not avoid a fine for a subsequent background study violation unless at <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>least 365 days have passed since the license holder self-corrected the earlier background <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>study violation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.10.0"></a><a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.07, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Time frame for conducting hearing.</b> Within 15 working days of receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>of the license holder's timely appeal of a sanction under this section other than a temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>immediate suspension, the commissioner shall request assignment of an administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>law judge. The commissioner's request must include a proposed date, time, and place of a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an administrative law judge within 90 calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either party and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>granted by the administrative law judge for good cause or for purposes of discussing <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>settlement. In no case shall one or more extensions be granted for a total of more than 90 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>calendar days unless there is a criminal or juvenile court action pending against the license <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>holder or another individual subject to a background study.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.11.0"></a><a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245A.08, subdivision 2a, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Consolidated contested case hearings.</b> (a) When a denial of a license <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or a licensing sanction under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, is <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>based on a disqualification for which reconsideration was timely requested and which was <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>not set aside under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, the scope of the contested case hearing shall include <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>the disqualification and the licensing sanction or denial of a license, unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>specified in this subdivision. When the licensing sanction or denial of a license is based on <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>a determination of maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, or a disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>for serious or recurring maltreatment which was not set aside, the scope of the contested <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>case hearing shall include the maltreatment determination, disqualification, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>licensing sanction or denial of a license, unless otherwise specified in this subdivision. In <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>such cases, a fair hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref> shall not be conducted as provided for in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27, 626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9d</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>    (b) Except for family child care and child foster care, reconsideration of a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>maltreatment determination under sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>subdivision 9d, and reconsideration of a disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>not be conducted when:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    (1) a denial of a license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref>, or a licensing sanction under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>245A.07
         </statute_ref>, is based on a determination that the license holder is responsible for maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>or the disqualification of a license holder is based on serious or recurring maltreatment;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>    (2) the denial of a license or licensing sanction is issued at the same time as the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>maltreatment determination or disqualification; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>    (3) the license holder appeals the maltreatment determination or disqualification, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>and denial of a license or licensing sanction. In these cases, a fair hearing shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>conducted under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>9d. The scope of the contested case hearing must include the maltreatment determination, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>disqualification, and denial of a license or licensing sanction.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>    Notwithstanding clauses (1) to (3), if the license holder appeals the maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>determination or disqualification, but does not appeal the denial of a license or a licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>sanction, reconsideration of the maltreatment determination shall be conducted under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9d</statute_ref>, and reconsideration of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>disqualification shall be conducted under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>. In such cases, a fair hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>shall also be conducted as provided under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, subdivision 10i, and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>626.557, subdivision 9d
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>    (c) In consolidated contested case hearings regarding sanctions issued in family <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>child care, child foster care, family adult day services, adult foster care, and community <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>residential settings, the county attorney shall defend the commissioner's orders in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>245A.16, subdivision 4</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>    (d) The commissioner's final order under subdivision 5 is the final agency action <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>on the issue of maltreatment and disqualification, including for purposes of subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>background studies under chapter 245C and is the only administrative appeal of the final <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>agency determination, specifically, including a challenge to the accuracy and completeness <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>of data under section 
         <statute_ref>13.04</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>    (e) When consolidated hearings under this subdivision involve a licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>based on a previous maltreatment determination for which the commissioner has issued <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>a final order in an appeal of that determination under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>, or the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>failed to exercise the right to appeal the previous maltreatment determination under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9d</statute_ref>, the commissioner's order is <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>conclusive on the issue of maltreatment. In such cases, the scope of the administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>law judge's review shall be limited to the disqualification and the licensing sanction or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>denial of a license. In the case of a denial of a license or a licensing sanction issued to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>a facility based on a maltreatment determination regarding an individual who is not the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>license holder or a household member, the scope of the administrative law judge's review <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>includes the maltreatment determination.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>    (f) The hearings of all parties may be consolidated into a single contested case <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>hearing upon consent of all parties and the administrative law judge, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>    (1) a maltreatment determination or disqualification, which was not set aside under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, is the basis for a denial of a license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or a licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>sanction under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>    (2) the disqualified subject is an individual other than the license holder and upon <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>whom a background study must be conducted under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>    (3) the individual has a hearing right under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>    (g) When a denial of a license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or a licensing sanction under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref> is based on a disqualification for which reconsideration was requested <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>and was not set aside under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, and the individual otherwise has no hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>right under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref>, the scope of the administrative law judge's review shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>include the denial or sanction and a determination whether the disqualification should <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>be set aside, unless section 
         <statute_ref>245C.24</statute_ref> prohibits the set-aside of the disqualification. In <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>determining whether the disqualification should be set aside, the administrative law judge <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>shall consider the factors under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, to determine whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>individual poses a risk of harm to any person receiving services from the license holder.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>    (h) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>245C.30, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, when a licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref> is based on the termination of a variance under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.30, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>, the scope of the administrative law judge's review shall include the sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>and a determination whether the disqualification should be set aside, unless section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>245C.24
         </statute_ref> prohibits the set-aside of the disqualification. In determining whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>disqualification should be set aside, the administrative law judge shall consider the factors <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, to determine whether the individual poses a risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>harm to any person receiving services from the license holder.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.12.0"></a><a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.08, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Granting subsequent license.</b> (a) A license holder and each controlling <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>individual of a license holder whose license has been revoked because of noncompliance <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>with applicable law or rule must not be granted a license for five years following the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>revocation. Notwithstanding the five-year restriction, when a license is revoked because a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>person, other than the license holder, resides in the home where services are provided and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>that person has a disqualification that is not set aside and no variance has been granted, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>the former license holder may reapply for a license when:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>(1) the person with a disqualification, who is not a minor child, is no longer residing <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>in the home and is prohibited from residing in or returning to the home; or<br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>(2) the person with the disqualification is a minor child, the restriction applies until <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>the minor child becomes an adult and permanently moves away from the home or five <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>years, whichever is less.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>(b) An applicant or controlling individual whose application was denied must not <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>be granted a license for two years following a denial, unless the applicant's subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>application contains new information which constitutes a substantial change in the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>conditions that caused the previous denial. The addition of a new co-applicant in a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>subsequent application does not constitute a substantial change. If an applicant or <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>controlling individual whose application was denied is affiliated with a subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>application, and two years have not passed since the denial, the subsequent application <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>must be denied.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.13.0"></a><a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.146, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>License holder documentation of cribs.</b> (a) Annually, from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>printed on the license, all license holders shall check all their cribs' brand names and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>model numbers against the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Web <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>site listing of unsafe cribs.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>(b) The license holder shall maintain written documentation to be reviewed on site <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>for each crib showing that the review required in paragraph (a) has been completed, and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>which of the following conditions applies:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>(1) the crib was not identified as unsafe on the United States Consumer Product <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>Safety Commission Web site;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>(2) the crib was identified as unsafe on the United States Consumer Product Safety <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>Commission Web site, but the license holder has taken the action directed by the United <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>States Consumer Product Safety Commission to make the crib safe; or<br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>(3) the crib was identified as unsafe on the United States Consumer Product Safety <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>Commission Web site, and the license holder has removed the crib so that it is no longer <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>used by or accessible to children in care.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>(c) Documentation of the review completed under this subdivision shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>maintained by the license holder on site and made available to parents or guardians of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>children in care and the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>(d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0425, a family child care provider <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>that complies with this section may use a mesh-sided or fabric-sided play yard, pack <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>and play, or playpen or crib that has not been identified as unsafe on the United States <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site for the care or sleeping of infants.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>(e) On at least a monthly basis, the family child care license holder shall perform <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>safety inspections of every mesh-sided or fabric-sided play yard, pack and play, or playpen <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>used by or that is accessible to any child in care, and must document the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>(1) there are no tears, holes, or loose or unraveling threads in mesh or fabric sides of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>crib;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>(2) the weave of the mesh on the crib is no larger than 1/4 of an inch;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>(3) no mesh fabric is unsecure or unattached to top rail and floor plate of crib;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>(4) no tears or holes to top rail of crib;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>(5) the mattress floor board is not soft and does not exceed one-inch thick;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>(6) the mattress floor board has no rips or tears in covering;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>(7) the mattress floor board in use is a waterproof original mattress or replacement <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>mattress provided by the manufacturer of the crib;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>(8) there are no protruding or loose rivets, metal nuts, or bolts on the crib;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>(9) there are no knobs or wing nuts on outside crib legs;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>(10) there are no missing, loose, or exposed staples; and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>(11) the latches on top and side rails used to collapse crib are secure, they lock <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>properly, and are not loose.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.14.0"></a><a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.146, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Crib safety standards and inspection.</b> (a) On at least a monthly basis, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>the license holder shall perform safety inspections of every crib or portable crib of rigid <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>construction including full size and non-full size cribs used by or that is accessible to any <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>child in care, and must document the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>(1) no corner posts extend more than 1/16 of an inch;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(2) no spaces between side slats exceed 
<statute_ref>2.375</statute_ref> inches;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>(3) no mattress supports can be easily dislodged from any point of the crib;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>(4) no cutout designs are present on end panels;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>(5) no heights of the rail and end panel are less than 26 inches when measured from <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>the top of the rail or panel in the highest position to the top of the mattress support in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>its lowest position;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>(6) no heights of the rail and end panel are less than nine inches when measured <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>from the top of the rail or panel in its lowest position to the top of the mattress support in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>its highest position;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>(7) (2) no screws, bolts, or hardware are loose or not secured, and there is no use <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>of woodscrews in components that are designed to be assembled and disassembled by <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>the crib owner;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>(8) (3) no sharp edges, points, or rough surfaces are present;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>(9) (4) no wood surfaces are rough, splintered, split, or cracked; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>(10) no tears in mesh of fabric sides in non-full-size cribs;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>(11) no mattress pads in non-full-size mesh or fabric cribs exceed one inch; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>(12) (5) no unacceptable gaps between the mattress and any sides of the crib are <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>present as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>(i) when the noncompressed mattress is centered in the non-full-size crib, at any of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>the adjustable mattress support positions, the gap between the perimeter of the mattress <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>and the perimeter of the crib cannot be greater than one-half inch at any point. When the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>mattress is placed against the perimeter of the crib, the resulting gap cannot be greater <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>than one inch at any point; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>(ii) when the noncompressed mattress is centered in the full-size crib, at any of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>the adjustable mattress support positions, the gap between the perimeter of the mattress <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>and the perimeter of the crib cannot be greater than 11/16 inch at any point. When the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>mattress is placed against the perimeter of the crib, the resulting gap cannot be greater <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>than 1-3/8 inch at any point.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>(b) Upon discovery of any unsafe condition identified by the license holder during <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>the safety inspection required under paragraph (a) or subdivision 3, paragraph (e), the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>license holder shall immediately remove the crib from use and ensure that the crib is not <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>accessible to children in care, and as soon as practicable, but not more than two business <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>days after the inspection, remove the crib from the area where child care services are <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>routinely provided for necessary repairs or to destroy the crib.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>(c) Documentation of the inspections and actions taken with unsafe cribs required in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>paragraphs (a) and (b), and subdivision 3, paragraph (e), shall be maintained on site by the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>license holder and made available to parents of children in care and the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.15.0"></a><a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245A.50, subdivision 4, is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</b> (a) When children are present in a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>family child care home governed by Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, at <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>least one staff person caregiver must be present in the home who has been trained in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including CPR techniques for infants and children,<br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var> and in the treatment of obstructed airways that includes CPR techniques for infants and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>children. The CPR training must have been provided by an individual approved to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>CPR instruction, must be repeated at least once every two years, and must be documented <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>in the staff person's records.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>    (b) A family child care provider is exempt from the CPR training requirement in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>this subdivision related to any substitute caregiver who provides less than 30 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>care during any 12-month period.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>    (c) Persons providing CPR training must use CPR training that has been developed:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>    (1) by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and incorporates <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>psychomotor skills to support the instruction; or<br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>    (2) using nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for CPR training and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>incorporates psychomotor skills to support the instruction.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.16.0"></a><a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.65, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License holder requirements.</b> All license holders serving vulnerable <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>adults shall establish and enforce written policies and procedures related to suspected or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>alleged maltreatment, and shall orient clients and mandated reporters who are under <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>the control of the license holder to these procedures, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.5572, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>subdivision 16
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>    (a) License holders must establish policies and procedures allowing but not <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>mandating the internal reporting of alleged or suspected maltreatment. License holders <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>shall ensure that the policies and procedures on internal reporting:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>    (1) meet all the requirements identified for the optional internal reporting policies <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>and procedures in section 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 4a</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>    (2) identify the primary and secondary person or position to whom internal reports <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>may be made and the primary and secondary person or position responsible for forwarding <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>internal reports to the common entry point as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.5572, subdivision 5</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>The secondary person must be involved when there is reason to believe that the primary <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>person was involved in the alleged or suspected maltreatment.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>    (b) The license holder shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    (1) establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that an internal review <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>is completed within 30 calendar days and that corrective action is taken as necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>protect the health and safety of vulnerable adults when the facility has reason to know <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>that an internal or external report of alleged or suspected maltreatment has been made. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>The review must include an evaluation of whether related policies and procedures were <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>followed, whether the policies and procedures were adequate, whether there is a need for <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>additional staff training, whether the reported event is similar to past events with the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>vulnerable adults or the services involved, and whether there is a need for corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>action by the license holder to protect the health and safety of vulnerable adults. Based on <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>the results of this review, the license holder must develop, document, and implement a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>corrective action plan designed to correct current lapses and prevent future lapses in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>performance by individuals or the license holder, if any.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>    (2) identify the primary and secondary person or position who will ensure that, when <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>required, internal reviews are completed. The secondary person shall be involved when <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>there is reason to believe that the primary person was involved in the alleged or suspected <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>maltreatment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>    (3) document and make internal reviews accessible to the commissioner immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>upon the commissioner's request. For the purposes of this section, the documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>provided to the commissioner by the license holder may consist of a completed checklist <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>that verifies completion of each of the requirements of the review.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>    (c) The license holder shall provide an orientation to the internal and external <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>reporting procedures to all persons receiving services. The orientation shall include the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>telephone number for the license holder's common entry point as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>626.5572, subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>. If applicable, the person's legal representative must be notified of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>the orientation. The program shall provide this orientation for each new person within 24 <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>hours of admission, or for persons who would benefit more from a later orientation, the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>orientation may take place within 72 hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>    (d) The license holder shall post a copy of the internal and external reporting policies <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>and procedures, including the telephone number of the common entry point as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>626.5572, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, in a prominent location in the program and have it <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>available upon request to mandated reporters, persons receiving services, and the person's <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>legal representatives.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.17.0"></a><a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.66, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Internal review.</b> Except for family child care settings and foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>for children in the license holder's residence, license holders serving children shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>    (1) establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that an internal review <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>is completed within 30 calendar days and that corrective action is taken if necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>protect the health and safety of children in care when the facility has reason to know that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>an internal or external report of alleged or suspected maltreatment has been made. The <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>review must include an evaluation of whether:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>    (i) related policies and procedures were followed;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>    (ii) the policies and procedures were adequate;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    (iii) there is a need for additional staff training;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>    (iv) the reported event is similar to past events with the children or the services <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>involved; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    (v) there is a need for corrective action by the license holder to protect the health and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>safety of children in care.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>    Based on the results of this review, the license holder must develop, document, and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>implement a corrective action plan designed to correct current lapses and prevent future <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>lapses in performance by individuals or the license holder, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>    (2) identify the primary and secondary person or position who will ensure that, when <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>required, internal reviews are completed. The secondary person shall be involved when <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>there is reason to believe that the primary person was involved in the alleged or suspected <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>maltreatment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>    (3) document that the and make internal review has been completed and provide <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>documentation showing the review was completed  reviews accessible to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>immediately upon the commissioner's request. For the purposes of this section, the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>documentation provided to the commissioner by the license holder may consist of a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>completed checklist that verifies completion of each of the requirements of the review.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.012, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Vehicles exempt from tax, fees, or plate display.</b> (a) The following <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>vehicles are exempt from the provisions of this chapter requiring payment of tax and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>registration fees, except as provided in subdivision 1c:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>    (1) vehicles owned and used solely in the transaction of official business by the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>federal government, the state, or any political subdivision;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>    (2) vehicles owned and used exclusively by educational institutions and used solely <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>in the transportation of pupils to and from those institutions;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>    (3) vehicles used solely in driver education programs at nonpublic high schools;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    (4) vehicles owned by nonprofit charities and used exclusively to transport disabled <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>persons for charitable, religious, or educational purposes;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>    (5) vehicles owned by nonprofit charities and used exclusively for disaster response <br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>and related activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>    (6) vehicles owned by ambulance services licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>144E.10</statute_ref> that <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>are equipped and specifically intended for emergency response or providing ambulance <br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>services; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    (7) vehicles owned by a commercial driving school licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>171.34</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>or an employee of a commercial driving school licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>171.34</statute_ref>, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>vehicle is used exclusively for driver education and training.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    (b) Provided the general appearance of the vehicle is unmistakable, the following <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>vehicles are not required to register or display number plates:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>(1) vehicles owned by the federal government;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>(2) fire apparatuses, including fire-suppression support vehicles, owned or leased by <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>the state or a political subdivision;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>(3) police patrols owned or leased by the state or a political subdivision; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>(4) ambulances owned or leased by the state or a political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>    (c) Unmarked vehicles used in general police work, liquor investigations, or arson <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>investigations, and passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and buses owned or operated by <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>the Department of Corrections or by conservation officers of the Division of Enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>and Field Service of the Department of Natural Resources, must be registered and must <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>display appropriate license number plates, furnished by the registrar at cost. Original and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>renewal applications for these license plates authorized for use in general police work and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>for use by the Department of Corrections or by conservation officers must be accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>by a certification signed by the appropriate chief of police if issued to a police vehicle, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>the appropriate sheriff if issued to a sheriff's vehicle, the commissioner of corrections if <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>issued to a Department of Corrections vehicle, or the appropriate officer in charge if <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>issued to a vehicle of any other law enforcement agency. The certification must be on a <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>form prescribed by the commissioner and state that the vehicle will be used exclusively <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>for a purpose authorized by this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>    (d) Unmarked vehicles used by the Departments of Revenue and Labor and Industry, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>fraud unit, in conducting seizures or criminal investigations must be registered and must <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>display passenger vehicle classification license number plates, furnished at cost by the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>registrar. Original and renewal applications for these passenger vehicle license plates <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>must be accompanied by a certification signed by the commissioner of revenue or the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>commissioner of labor and industry. The certification must be on a form prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>the commissioner and state that the vehicles will be used exclusively for the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>authorized by this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>    (e) Unmarked vehicles used by the Division of Disease Prevention and Control of the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>Department of Health must be registered and must display passenger vehicle classification <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>license number plates. These plates must be furnished at cost by the registrar. Original <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>and renewal applications for these passenger vehicle license plates must be accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.26.36"></a><var>26.36</var>by a certification signed by the commissioner of health. The certification must be on a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>form prescribed by the commissioner and state that the vehicles will be used exclusively <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>for the official duties of the Division of Disease Prevention and Control.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    (f) Unmarked vehicles used by staff of the Gambling Control Board in gambling <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>investigations and reviews must be registered and must display passenger vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>classification license number plates. These plates must be furnished at cost by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>registrar. Original and renewal applications for these passenger vehicle license plates must <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>be accompanied by a certification signed by the board chair. The certification must be on a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>form prescribed by the commissioner and state that the vehicles will be used exclusively <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>for the official duties of the Gambling Control Board.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>    (g) Unmarked vehicles used in general investigation, surveillance, supervision, and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>monitoring by the staff of the Department of Human Services Services' Office of Special <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>Investigations and the executive director of Investigations' staff; the Minnesota sex <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>offender program program's executive director and the executive director's staff; and the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>Office of Inspector General's staff, including, but not limited to, county fraud prevention <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>investigators, must be registered and must display passenger vehicle classification license <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>number plates, furnished by the registrar at cost. Original and renewal applications for <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>passenger vehicle license plates must be accompanied by a certification signed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>commissioner of human services. The certification must be on a form prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>commissioner and state that the vehicles must be used exclusively for the official duties of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>the Office of Special Investigations and Investigations' staff; the executive director of the<br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var> Minnesota sex offender program program's executive director and the executive director's <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>staff; and the Office of the Inspector General's staff, including, but not limited to, contract <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>and county fraud prevention investigators.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>(h) Each state hospital and institution for persons who are mentally ill and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>developmentally disabled may have one vehicle without the required identification on <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>the sides of the vehicle. The vehicle must be registered and must display passenger <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>vehicle classification license number plates. These plates must be furnished at cost by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>registrar. Original and renewal applications for these passenger vehicle license plates must <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>be accompanied by a certification signed by the hospital administrator. The certification <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>must be on a form prescribed by the commissioner and state that the vehicles will be used <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>exclusively for the official duties of the state hospital or institution.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>    (i) Each county social service agency may have vehicles used for child and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>vulnerable adult protective services without the required identification on the sides of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>vehicle. The vehicles must be registered and must display passenger vehicle classification <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>license number plates. These plates must be furnished at cost by the registrar. Original <br/>
<a id="pl.27.36"></a><var>27.36</var>and renewal applications for these passenger vehicle license plates must be accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>by a certification signed by the agency administrator. The certification must be on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>prescribed by the commissioner and state that the vehicles will be used exclusively for the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>official duties of the social service agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>    (j) All other motor vehicles must be registered and display tax-exempt number <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>plates, furnished by the registrar at cost, except as provided in subdivision 1c. All <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>vehicles required to display tax-exempt number plates must have the name of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>department or political subdivision, nonpublic high school operating a driver education <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>program, licensed commercial driving school, or other qualifying organization or entity, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>plainly displayed on both sides of the vehicle. This identification must be in a color <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>giving contrast with that of the part of the vehicle on which it is placed and must endure <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>throughout the term of the registration. The identification must not be on a removable <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>plate or placard and must be kept clean and visible at all times; except that a removable <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>plate or placard may be utilized on vehicles leased or loaned to a political subdivision or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>to a nonpublic high school driver education program.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256.01, subdivision 18d, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>    Subd. 18d. <b>Data sharing with the Department of Human Services; multiple </b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var><b>identification cards.</b> (a) The commissioner of public safety shall, on a monthly basis, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>provide the commissioner of human services with the first, middle, and last name, and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var> the address, date of birth, and driver's license or state identification card number, and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>all photographs or electronically produced images  of all applicants and holders whose <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>drivers' licenses and state identification cards have been canceled under section 
         <statute_ref>171.14</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>paragraph (a), clause (2) or (3), by the commissioner of public safety. After the initial data <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>report has been provided by the commissioner of public safety to the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>human services under this paragraph, subsequent reports shall only include cancellations <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>that occurred after the end date of the cancellations represented in the previous data report.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>(b) The commissioner of human services shall compare the information provided <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>under paragraph (a) with the commissioner's data regarding recipients of all public <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>assistance programs managed by the Department of Human Services to determine whether <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>any individual with multiple identification cards issued by the Department of Public <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>Safety has illegally or improperly enrolled in any public assistance program managed by <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>the Department of Human Services.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>(c) If the commissioner of human services determines that an applicant or recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>has illegally or improperly enrolled in any public assistance program, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>shall provide all due process protections to the individual before terminating the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>from the program according to applicable statute and notifying the county attorney.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 268.19, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Use of data.</b> (a) Except as provided by this section, data gathered <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>from any person under the administration of the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>are private data on individuals or nonpublic data not on individuals as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>13.02
         </statute_ref>, subdivisions 9 and 12, and may not be disclosed except according to a district court <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>order or section 
         <statute_ref>13.05</statute_ref>. A subpoena is not considered a district court order. These data <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>may be disseminated to and used by the following agencies without the consent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>subject of the data:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>    (1) state and federal agencies specifically authorized access to the data by state <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>or federal law;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>    (2) any agency of any other state or any federal agency charged with the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>administration of an unemployment insurance program;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>    (3) any agency responsible for the maintenance of a system of public employment <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>offices for the purpose of assisting individuals in obtaining employment;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>    (4) the public authority responsible for child support in Minnesota or any other <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>state in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>256.978</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>    (5) human rights agencies within Minnesota that have enforcement powers;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>    (6) the Department of Revenue to the extent necessary for its duties under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>laws;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>    (7) public and private agencies responsible for administering publicly financed <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>assistance programs for the purpose of monitoring the eligibility of the program's recipients;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>    (8) the Department of Labor and Industry and the Commerce Fraud Bureau in the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>Department of Commerce for uses consistent with the administration of their duties under <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>Minnesota law;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>    (9) the Department of Human Services and the Office of Inspector General and its <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>agents within the Department of Human Services, including county fraud investigators, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>for investigations related to recipient or provider fraud and employees of providers when <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>the provider is suspected of committing public assistance fraud; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>    (9) (10) local and state welfare agencies for monitoring the eligibility of the data <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>subject for assistance programs, or for any employment or training program administered <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>by those agencies, whether alone, in combination with another welfare agency, or in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>conjunction with the department or to monitor and evaluate the statewide Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>family investment program by providing data on recipients and former recipients of food <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>stamps or food support, cash assistance under chapter 256, 256D, 256J, or 256K, child care <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>assistance under chapter 119B, or medical programs under chapter 256B, 256D, or 256L;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>    (10) (11) local and state welfare agencies for the purpose of identifying employment, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>wages, and other information to assist in the collection of an overpayment debt in an <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>assistance program;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>    (11) (12) local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>ascertaining the last known address and employment location of an individual who is the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>subject of a criminal investigation;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    (12) (13) the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has access to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>data on specific individuals and specific employers provided the specific individual or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>specific employer is the subject of an investigation by that agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    (13) (14) the Department of Health for the purposes of epidemiologic investigations;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>    (14) (15) the Department of Corrections for the purpose of case planning for <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>preprobation and postprobation employment tracking of offenders sentenced to probation <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>and preconfinement and postconfinement employment tracking of committed offenders;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>    (15) (16) the state auditor to the extent necessary to conduct audits of job opportunity <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>building zones as required under section 
         <statute_ref>469.3201</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    (16) (17) the Office of Higher Education for purposes of supporting program <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>improvement, system evaluation, and research initiatives including the Statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>Longitudinal Education Data System.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>    (b) Data on individuals and employers that are collected, maintained, or used by <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>the department in an investigation under section 
         <statute_ref>268.182</statute_ref> are confidential as to data <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>on individuals and protected nonpublic data not on individuals as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>13.02
         </statute_ref>, subdivisions 3 and 13, and must not be disclosed except under statute or district <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>court order or to a party named in a criminal proceeding, administrative or judicial, for <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>preparation of a defense.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>    (c) Data gathered by the department in the administration of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>unemployment insurance program must not be made the subject or the basis for any <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>suit in any civil proceedings, administrative or judicial, unless the action is initiated by <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 471.346, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var><b>471.346 PUBLICLY OWNED AND LEASED VEHICLES IDENTIFIED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>All motor vehicles owned or leased by a statutory or home rule charter city, county, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>town, school district, metropolitan or regional agency, or other political subdivision, except <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>for unmarked vehicles used in general police and fire work and, arson investigations,<br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var> and Department of Human Services investigations including county fraud prevention <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>investigations, shall have the name of the political subdivision plainly displayed on both <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>sides of the vehicle in letters not less than 2-1/2 inches high and one-half inch wide. The <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>identification must be in a color that contrasts with the color of the part of the vehicle on <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>which it is placed and must remain on and be clean and visible throughout the period of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>which the vehicle is owned or leased by the political subdivision. The identification must <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>not be on a removable plate or placard except on leased vehicles but the plate or placard <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>must not be removed from a leased vehicle at any time during the term of the lease.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.1.0"></a><a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 254B.05, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Rate requirements.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish rates for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>chemical dependency services and service enhancements funded under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>(b) Eligible chemical dependency treatment services include:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>(1) outpatient treatment services that are licensed according to Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480, or applicable tribal license;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>(2) medication-assisted therapy services that are licensed according to Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>Rules, parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480 and 9530.6500, or applicable tribal license;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>(3) medication-assisted therapy plus enhanced treatment services that meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>requirements of clause (2) and provide nine hours of clinical services each week;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>(4) high, medium, and low intensity residential treatment services that are licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>according to Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480 and 9530.6505, or applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>tribal license which provide, respectively, 30, 15, and five hours of clinical services each <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>week;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>(5) hospital-based treatment services that are licensed according to Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480, or applicable tribal license and licensed as a hospital under <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>144.50</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.56</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>(6) adolescent treatment programs that are licensed as outpatient treatment programs <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>according to Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6485, or as residential treatment <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>programs according to Minnesota Rules, chapter 2960 parts 2960.0010 to 2960.0220, and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>2960.0430 to 2960.0490, or applicable tribal license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>(7) room and board facilities that meet the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>254B.05</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>subdivision 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>(c) The commissioner shall establish higher rates for programs that meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>requirements of paragraph (b) and the following additional requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>(1) programs that serve parents with their children if the program:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>(i) provides on-site child care during hours of treatment activity that meets the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>additional licensing requirement requirements in Minnesota Rules, part 9530.6490, and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>provides child care that meets the requirements of or section 
         <statute_ref>245A.03, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>during hours of treatment activity; or<br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>(ii) arranges for off-site child care during hours of treatment activity at a facility that <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>is licensed under chapter 245A as:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>(A) a child care center under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503; or<br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>(B) a family child care home under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>(2) programs serving special populations if the program meets the requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>Minnesota Rules, part 9530.6605, subpart 13;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>(3) programs that offer medical services delivered by appropriately credentialed <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>health care staff in an amount equal to two hours per client per week if the medical <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>needs of the client and the nature and provision of any medical services provided are <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>documented in the client file; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>(4) programs that offer services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>chemical dependency problems if:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>(i) the program meets the co-occurring requirements in Minnesota Rules, part <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>9530.6495;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>(ii) 25 percent of the counseling staff are licensed mental health professionals, as <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>245.462, subdivision 18</statute_ref>, clauses (1) to (6), or are students or licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>candidates under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor supervisor and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>licensed mental health professional, except that no more than 50 percent of the mental <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>health staff may be students or licensing candidates with time documented to be directly <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>related to provisions of co-occurring services;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>(iii) clients scoring positive on a standardized mental health screen receive a mental <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>health diagnostic assessment within ten days of admission;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>(iv) the program has standards for multidisciplinary case review that include a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>monthly review for each client that, at a minimum, includes a licensed mental health <br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>professional and licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and their involvement in the review <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>is documented;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>(v) family education is offered that addresses mental health and substance abuse <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>disorders and the interaction between the two; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>(vi) co-occurring counseling staff will receive eight hours of co-occurring disorder <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>training annually.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>(d) In order to be eligible for a higher rate under paragraph (c), clause (1), a program <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>that provides arrangements for off-site child care must maintain current documentation at <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>the chemical dependency facility of the child care provider's current licensure to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>child care services. Programs that provide child care according to paragraph (c), clause <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>(1), must be deemed in compliance with the licensing requirements in Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>part 9530.6490.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>(e) Adolescent residential programs that meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>parts 2960.0580 to 2960.0700 2960.0430 to 2960.0490 and 2960.0580 to 2960.0690, are <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>exempt from the requirements in paragraph (c), clause (4), items (i) to (iv).<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.1.0"></a><a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.04, as amended by Laws 2013, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>chapter 108, article 5, section 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var><b>245C.04 WHEN BACKGROUND STUDY MUST OCCUR.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licensed programs.</b> (a) The commissioner shall conduct a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>background study of an individual required to be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, at least upon application for initial license for all license types.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>    (b) The commissioner shall conduct a background study of an individual required <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>to be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, at reapplication for a license for <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>family child care.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>    (c) The commissioner is not required to conduct a study of an individual at the time <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>of reapplication for a license if the individual's background study was completed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>commissioner of human services for an adult foster care license holder that is also:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>    (1) registered under chapter 144D; or<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    (2) licensed to provide home and community-based services to people with <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>disabilities at the foster care location and the license holder does not reside in the foster <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>care residence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>    (3) the following conditions are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>    (i) a study of the individual was conducted either at the time of initial licensure or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>when the individual became affiliated with the license holder;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>    (ii) the individual has been continuously affiliated with the license holder since <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>the last study was conducted; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>    (iii) the last study of the individual was conducted on or after October 1, 1995.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>    (d) From July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2009, the commissioner of human services shall <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>conduct a study of an individual required to be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03</statute_ref>, at the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>time of reapplication for a child foster care license. The county or private agency shall <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>collect and forward to the commissioner the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>subdivisions 1, paragraphs (a) and (b), and 5, paragraphs (a) and (b). The background <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>study conducted by the commissioner of human services under this paragraph must <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>include a review of the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.08, subdivisions 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (5), 3, and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>    (e) The commissioner of human services shall conduct a background study of an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>individual specified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clauses (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>to (6), who is newly affiliated with a child foster care license holder. The county or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>private agency shall collect and forward to the commissioner the information required <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05, subdivisions 1</statute_ref> and 5. The background study conducted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>commissioner of human services under this paragraph must include a review of the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.08, subdivisions 1</statute_ref>, 3, and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>    (f) From January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, unless otherwise specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>paragraph (c), the commissioner shall conduct a study of an individual required to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03</statute_ref> at the time of reapplication for an adult foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>or family adult day services license: (1) the county shall collect and forward to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>commissioner the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraphs <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>(a) and (b), and subdivision 5, paragraphs (a) and (b), for background studies conducted <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>by the commissioner for all family adult day services and for adult foster care when <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>the adult foster care license holder resides in the adult foster care or family adult day <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>services residence; (2) the license holder shall collect and forward to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05, subdivisions 1</statute_ref>, paragraphs (a) and (b); <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>and 5, paragraphs (a) and (b), for background studies conducted by the commissioner for <br/>
<a id="pl.34.36"></a><var>34.36</var>adult foster care when the license holder does not reside in the adult foster care residence; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>and (3) the background study conducted by the commissioner under this paragraph must <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>include a review of the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.08, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (5), and subdivisions 3 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>    (g) The commissioner shall conduct a background study of an individual specified <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clauses (2) to (6), who is newly <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>affiliated with an adult foster care or family adult day services license holder: (1) the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>county shall collect and forward to the commissioner the information required under <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraphs (a) and (b), and subdivision 5, paragraphs (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>and (b), for background studies conducted by the commissioner for all family adult day <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>services and for adult foster care when the adult foster care license holder resides in <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>the adult foster care residence; (2) the license holder shall collect and forward to the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>commissioner the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05, subdivisions 1</statute_ref>, paragraphs <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>(a) and (b); and 5, paragraphs (a) and (b), for background studies conducted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>commissioner for adult foster care when the license holder does not reside in the adult <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>foster care residence; and (3) the background study conducted by the commissioner under <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>this paragraph must include a review of the information required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.08, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a), and subdivisions 3 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>    (h) Applicants for licensure, license holders, and other entities as provided in this <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>chapter must submit completed background study forms requests to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>using the electronic system known as NETStudy before individuals specified in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>245C.03, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, begin positions allowing direct contact in any licensed program.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>    (i) A license holder must initiate a new background study through the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>online background study system NETStudy when:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>    (1) an individual returns to a position requiring a background study following an <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>absence of 90 120 or more consecutive days; or<br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>    (2) a program that discontinued providing licensed direct contact services for 90 120<br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var> or more consecutive days begins to provide direct contact licensed services again.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>    The license holder shall maintain a copy of the notification provided to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>the commissioner under this paragraph in the program's files. If the individual's <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>disqualification was previously set aside for the license holder's program and the new <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>background study results in no new information that indicates the individual may pose a <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>risk of harm to persons receiving services from the license holder, the previous set-aside <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>shall remain in effect.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>    (j) For purposes of this section, a physician licensed under chapter 147 is considered <br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>to be continuously affiliated upon the license holder's receipt from the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.36"></a><var>35.36</var>health or human services of the physician's background study results.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>    (k) For purposes of family child care, a substitute caregiver must receive repeat <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>background studies at the time of each license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Other state agencies.</b> Applicants and license holders under the jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>of other state agencies who are required in other statutory sections to initiate background <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>studies under this chapter must submit completed background study forms to the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>commissioner before the background study subject begins in a position allowing direct <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>contact in the licensed program or, where applicable, prior to being employed.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Personal care provider organizations.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>conduct a background study of an individual required to be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, at least upon application for initial enrollment under sections 
         <statute_ref>256B.0651</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>256B.0656
         </statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>256B.0659</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>    (b) Organizations required to initiate background studies under sections 
         <statute_ref>256B.0651</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>to 
         <statute_ref>256B.0656 </statute_ref>and 
         <statute_ref>256B.0659 </statute_ref>for individuals described in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>must submit a completed background study form request to the commissioner using the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>electronic system known as NETStudy before those individuals begin a position allowing <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>direct contact with persons served by the organization.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>    (c) Organizations required to initiate background studies under sections 256B.0651 <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>to 256B.0656 and 256B.0659 for individuals described in section 245C.03, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>must initiate a new background study through NETStudy when an individual returns to a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>position requiring a background study following an absence of 120 or more consecutive <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>days.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Supplemental nursing services agencies.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>conduct a background study of an individual required to be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, at least upon application for registration under section 
         <statute_ref>144A.71, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>1
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>    (b) Each supplemental nursing services agency must initiate background studies <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>using the electronic system known as NETStudy before an individual begins a position <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>allowing direct contact with persons served by the agency and annually thereafter.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>    Subd. 4a. <b>Agency background studies.</b> (a) The commissioner shall develop and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>implement an electronic process for the regular transfer of new criminal case information <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>that is added to the Minnesota court information system. The commissioner's system <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>must include for review only information that relates to individuals who have been the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>subject of a background study under this chapter that remain affiliated with the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>that initiated the background study. For purposes of this paragraph, an individual remains <br/>
<a id="pl.36.35"></a><var>36.35</var>affiliated with an agency that initiated the background study until the agency informs the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.36"></a><var>36.36</var>commissioner that the individual is no longer affiliated. When any individual no longer <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>affiliated according to this paragraph returns to a position requiring a background study <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>under this chapter, the agency with whom the individual is again affiliated shall initiate <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>a new background study regardless of the length of time the individual was no longer <br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>affiliated with the agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>    (b) The commissioner shall develop and implement an online system for agencies that <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>initiate background studies under this chapter to access and maintain records of background <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>studies initiated by that agency. The system must show all active background study subjects <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>affiliated with that agency and the status of each individual's background study. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>agency that initiates background studies must use this system to notify the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>of discontinued affiliation for purposes of the processes required under paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Personnel agencies; educational programs; professional services </b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var><b>agencies.</b> Agencies, programs, and individuals who initiate background studies under <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, must initiate the studies annually using the electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>system known as NETStudy.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Unlicensed home and community-based waiver providers of service to </b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var><b>seniors and individuals with disabilities.</b> (a) Providers required to initiate background <br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>studies under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.4912</statute_ref> must initiate a study using the electronic system known <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>as NETStudy before the individual begins in a position allowing direct contact with <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>persons served by the provider.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the providers must initiate a background <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>study annually of an individual required to be studied under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 6</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>    (c) After an initial background study under this subdivision is initiated on an <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>individual by a provider of both services licensed by the commissioner and the unlicensed <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>services under this subdivision, a repeat annual background study is not required if:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>    (1) the provider maintains compliance with the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>245C.07</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>paragraph (a), regarding one individual with one address and telephone number as the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>person to receive sensitive background study information for the multiple programs that <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>depend on the same background study, and that the individual who is designated to receive <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>the sensitive background information is capable of determining, upon the request of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>commissioner, whether a background study subject is providing direct contact services <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>in one or more of the provider's programs or services and, if so, at which location or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>locations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>    (2) the individual who is the subject of the background study provides direct <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>contact services under the provider's licensed program for at least 40 hours per year so <br/>
<a id="pl.37.35"></a><var>37.35</var>the individual will be recognized by a probation officer or corrections agent to prompt <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>a report to the commissioner regarding criminal convictions as required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>245C.05, subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>    Subd. 7. <b>New study required with legal name change.</b> (a) For a background study <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>completed on an individual required to be studied under section 245C.03, the license <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>holder or other entity that initiated the background study must initiate a new background <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>study using the electronic system known as NETStudy when an individual who is affiliated <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>with the license holder or other entity undergoes a legal name change.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>    (b) For background studies subject to a fee paid through the NETStudy system, the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>entity that initiated the study may initiate a new study under paragraph (a) or notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>commissioner of the name change through a notice to the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.2.0"></a><a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.05, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Applicant, license holder, other entities, and agencies.</b> (a) The applicant, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>license holder, other entities as provided in this chapter, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>law enforcement agencies, commissioner of health, and county agencies shall help with <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>the study by giving the commissioner criminal conviction data and reports about the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>maltreatment of adults substantiated under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> and the maltreatment of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>minors substantiated under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>(b) If a background study is initiated by an applicant, license holder, or other entities <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>as provided in this chapter, and the applicant, license holder, or other entity receives <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>information about the possible criminal or maltreatment history of an individual who is <br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>the subject of the background study, the applicant, license holder, or other entity must <br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>immediately provide the information to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>(c) The program or county or other agency must provide written notice to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>individual who is the subject of the background study of the requirements under this <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.3.0"></a><a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>    Sec. 3.  Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245C.08, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Background studies conducted by Department of Human </b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var><b>Services.</b> (a) For a background study conducted by the Department of Human Services, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>the commissioner shall review:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>    (1) information related to names of substantiated perpetrators of maltreatment of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>vulnerable adults that has been received by the commissioner as required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>626.557, subdivision 9c
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (j);<br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>    (2) the commissioner's records relating to the maltreatment of minors in licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>programs, and from findings of maltreatment of minors as indicated through the social <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>service information system;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>    (3) information from juvenile courts as required in subdivision 4 for individuals <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>listed in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), when there is reasonable cause;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>    (4) information from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, including information <br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>regarding a background study subject's registration in Minnesota as a predatory offender <br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>243.166</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>    (5) except as provided in clause (6), information from the national crime information <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>system when the commissioner has reasonable cause as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.05</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>subdivision 5; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>    (6) for a background study related to a child foster care application for licensure or <br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>adoptions, the commissioner shall also review:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>    (i) information from the child abuse and neglect registry for any state in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>background study subject has resided for the past five years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>    (ii) information from national crime information databases, when the background <br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>study subject is 18 years of age or older.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>    (b) Notwithstanding expungement by a court, the commissioner may consider <br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>information obtained under paragraph (a), clauses (3) and (4), unless the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>received notice of the petition for expungement and the court order for expungement is <br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>directed specifically to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>    (c) The commissioner shall also review criminal case information received according <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>245C.04, subdivision 4a</statute_ref>, from the Minnesota court information system that <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>relates to individuals who have already been studied under this chapter and who remain <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>affiliated with the agency that initiated the background study.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>    (d) When the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the identity of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>a background study subject is uncertain, the commissioner may require the subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>provide a set of classifiable fingerprints for purposes of completing a fingerprint-based <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>record check with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Fingerprints collected under this <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>paragraph shall not be saved by the commissioner after they have been used to verify the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>identity of the background study subject against the particular criminal record in question.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.4.0"></a><a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Determining immediate risk of harm.</b> (a) If the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>determines that the individual studied has a disqualifying characteristic, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.39.35"></a><var>39.35</var>shall review the information immediately available and make a determination as to the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>subject's immediate risk of harm to persons served by the program where the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>studied will have direct contact with, or access to, people receiving services.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>    (b) The commissioner shall consider all relevant information available, including the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>following factors in determining the immediate risk of harm:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>    (1) the recency of the disqualifying characteristic;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>    (2) the recency of discharge from probation for the crimes;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>    (3) the number of disqualifying characteristics;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>    (4) the intrusiveness or violence of the disqualifying characteristic;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>    (5) the vulnerability of the victim involved in the disqualifying characteristic;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>    (6) the similarity of the victim to the persons served by the program where the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>individual studied will have direct contact;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>    (7) whether the individual has a disqualification from a previous background study <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>that has not been set aside; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>    (8) if the individual has a disqualification which may not be set aside because it is <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>a permanent bar under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.24, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, the commissioner may order the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>immediate removal of the individual from any position allowing direct contact with, or <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>access to, persons receiving services from the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>    (c) This section does not apply when the subject of a background study is regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>by a health-related licensing board as defined in chapter 214, and the subject is determined <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>to be responsible for substantiated maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>    (d) This section does not apply to a background study related to an initial application <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>for a child foster care license.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>(e) Except for paragraph (f), this section does not apply to a background study that <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>is also subject to the requirements under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.0659, subdivisions 11</statute_ref> and 13, for <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>a personal care assistant or a qualified professional as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>256B.0659, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>    (f) If the commissioner has reason to believe, based on arrest information or an <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>active maltreatment investigation, that an individual poses an imminent risk of harm to <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>persons receiving services, the commissioner may order that the person be continuously <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>supervised or immediately removed pending the conclusion of the maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>investigation or criminal proceedings.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.5.0"></a><a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Background studies initiated by program.</b> A licensed program <br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>shall document the date the program initiates a background study under this chapter<br/>
<a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var> and the date the subject of the study first has direct contact with persons served by the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>program in the program's personnel files. When a background study is completed under <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>this chapter, a licensed program shall maintain a notice that the study was undertaken and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>completed in the program's personnel files. Except when background studies are initiated <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>through the commissioner's online system, if a licensed program has not received a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>response from the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.17</statute_ref> within 45 days of initiation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>background study request, the licensed program must contact the human services licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>division to inquire about the status of the study. If a license holder initiates a background <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>study under the commissioner's online system, but the background study subject's name <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>does not appear in the list of active or recent studies initiated by that license holder, the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>license holder must either contact the human services licensing division or resubmit the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>background study information online for that individual.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.6.0"></a><a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.22, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Time frame; response to disqualification reconsideration </b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var><b>requests.</b> (a) The commissioner shall respond in writing or by electronic transmission to <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>all reconsideration requests for which the basis for the request is that the information the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>commissioner relied upon to disqualify is incorrect or inaccurate within 30 working days <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>of receipt of a complete request and all required relevant information.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>(b) If the basis for a disqualified individual's reconsideration request is that the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>individual does not pose a risk of harm, the commissioner shall respond to the request <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>within 15 working days after receiving the a complete request for reconsideration and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>all required relevant information.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>(c) If the disqualified individual's reconsideration request is based on both the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>correctness or accuracy of the information the commissioner relied upon to disqualify the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>individual and the individual's risk of harm, the commissioner shall respond to the request <br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>within 45 working days after receiving the a complete request for reconsideration and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>all required relevant information.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.7.0"></a><a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Commissioner's notice of disqualification that is not set aside.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>commissioner shall notify the license holder of the disqualification and order the license <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>holder to immediately remove the individual from any position allowing direct contact <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>with persons receiving services from the license holder if:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>    (1) the individual studied does not submit a timely request for reconsideration <br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    (2) the individual submits a timely request for reconsideration, but the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>does not set aside the disqualification for that license holder under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, unless <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>the individual has a right to request a hearing under section 245C.27, 245C.28, or 256.045;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>    (3) an individual who has a right to request a hearing under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref> and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>256.045
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245C.28</statute_ref> and chapter 14 for a disqualification that has not been set aside, does <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>not request a hearing within the specified time; or<br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>    (4) an individual submitted a timely request for a hearing under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>and 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245C.28</statute_ref> and chapter 14, but the commissioner does not set aside the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>    (b) If the commissioner does not set aside the disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>and the license holder was previously ordered under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.17</statute_ref> to immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>remove the disqualified individual from direct contact with persons receiving services or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>to ensure that the individual is under continuous, direct supervision when providing direct <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>contact services, the order remains in effect pending the outcome of a hearing under <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245C.28</statute_ref> and chapter 14.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>(c) If the commissioner does not set aside the disqualification under section 245C.22, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>and the license holder was not previously ordered under section 245C.17 to immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>remove the disqualified individual from direct contact with persons receiving services or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>to ensure that the individual is under continuous direct supervision when providing direct <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>contact services, the commissioner shall order the individual to remain under continuous <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>direct supervision pending the outcome of a hearing under sections 245C.27 and 256.045, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>or 245C.28 and chapter 14.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>    (c) (d) For background studies related to child foster care, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>also notify the county or private agency that initiated the study of the results of the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>reconsideration.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>(d) (e) For background studies related to adult foster care and family adult day <br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>services, the commissioner shall also notify the county that initiated the study of the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>results of the reconsideration.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.8.0"></a><a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.28, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License holder.</b> (a) If a maltreatment determination or a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>disqualification for which reconsideration was timely requested and which was not set <br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>aside is the basis for a denial of a license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or a licensing sanction <br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref>, the license holder has the right to a contested case hearing under <br/>
<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612. The license holder must <br/>
<a id="pl.42.35"></a><var>42.35</var>submit the appeal under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>245A.07, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>    (b) As provided under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>, if the denial of a license <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>or licensing sanction is based on a disqualification for which reconsideration was timely <br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>requested and was not set aside, the scope of the consolidated contested case hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>    (1) the disqualification, to the extent the license holder otherwise has a hearing right <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>on the disqualification under this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>    (2) the licensing sanction or denial of a license.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>    (c) As provided for under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>, if the denial of a license <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>or licensing sanction is based on a determination of maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, or a disqualification for serious or recurring maltreatment which was not set <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>aside, the scope of the contested case hearing must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>    (1) the maltreatment determination, if the maltreatment is not conclusive under <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>    (2) the disqualification, if the disqualification is not conclusive under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>245C.29
         </statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>    (3) the licensing sanction or denial of a license. In such cases, a fair hearing must not <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>be conducted under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>. If the disqualification was based on a determination <br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>of substantiated serious or recurring maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>appeal must be submitted under sections 245A.07, subdivision 3, and 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>10i, or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9d</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>    (d) Except for family child care and child foster care, reconsideration of a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>maltreatment determination under sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>subdivision 9d, and reconsideration of a disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, must <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>not be conducted when:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>    (1) a denial of a license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref>, or a licensing sanction under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>245A.07
         </statute_ref>, is based on a determination that the license holder is responsible for maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>or the disqualification of a license holder based on serious or recurring maltreatment;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>    (2) the denial of a license or licensing sanction is issued at the same time as the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>maltreatment determination or disqualification; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>    (3) the license holder appeals the maltreatment determination, disqualification, and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>denial of a license or licensing sanction. In such cases a fair hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>must not be conducted under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>subdivision 9d. Under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>, the scope of the consolidated <br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>contested case hearing must include the maltreatment determination, disqualification, and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.35"></a><var>43.35</var>denial of a license or licensing sanction.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>    Notwithstanding clauses (1) to (3), if the license holder appeals the maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>determination or disqualification, but does not appeal the denial of a license or a licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>sanction, reconsideration of the maltreatment determination shall be conducted under <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10i</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 9d</statute_ref>, and reconsideration of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>disqualification shall be conducted under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>. In such cases, a fair hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>shall also be conducted as provided under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.27</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, subdivision 10i, and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>626.557, subdivision 9d
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.9.0"></a><a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.28, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Employees of public employer.</b> (a) A disqualified individual who is an <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>employee of an employer, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>179A.03, subdivision 15</statute_ref>, may request <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>a contested case hearing under chapter 14, and specifically Minnesota Rules, parts <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>1400.8505 to 1400.8612, following a reconsideration decision under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.23</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>unless the disqualification is deemed conclusive under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>. The request for a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>contested case hearing must be made in writing and must be postmarked and sent within <br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>30 calendar days after the employee receives notice of the reconsideration decision. If <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>the individual was disqualified based on a conviction or admission to any crimes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, the scope of the contested case hearing shall be limited solely to whether <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>the individual poses a risk of harm pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>(b) When an individual is disqualified based on a maltreatment determination, the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>scope of the contested case hearing under paragraph (a), must include the maltreatment <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>determination and the disqualification. In such cases, a fair hearing must not be conducted <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>(c) Rules adopted under this chapter may not preclude an employee in a contested <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>case hearing for a disqualification from submitting evidence concerning information <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>gathered under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>(d) When an individual has been disqualified from multiple licensed programs, if <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>at least one of the disqualifications entitles the person to a contested case hearing under <br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>this subdivision, the scope of the contested case hearing shall include all disqualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>from licensed programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>(e) In determining whether the disqualification should be set aside, the administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>law judge shall consider all of the characteristics that cause the individual to be disqualified, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>as well as all the factors set forth in section 245C.22, in order to determine whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>individual poses has met the burden of demonstrating that the individual does not pose<br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var> a risk of harm. The administrative law judge's recommendation and the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.44.35"></a><var>44.35</var>order to set aside a disqualification that is the subject of the hearing constitutes a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>determination that the individual does not pose a risk of harm and that the individual may <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>provide direct contact services in the individual program specified in the set aside.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>(f) An individual may not request a contested case hearing under this section if a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>contested case hearing has previously been held regarding the individual's disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>on the same basis.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.10.0"></a><a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245C.29, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Conclusive disqualification determination.</b> (a) Unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>specified in statute, a determination that:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>(1) the information the commissioner relied upon to disqualify an individual under <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>section 
<statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> was correct based on serious or recurring maltreatment;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>(2) a preponderance of the evidence shows that the individual committed an act or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>acts that meet the definition of any of the crimes listed in section 
<statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>(3) the individual failed to make required reports under section 
<statute_ref>626.556, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>3
</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, is conclusive if: A disqualification is conclusive for purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>of current and future background studies if:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>(i) (1) the commissioner has issued a final order in an appeal of that determination<br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var> the disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, 245C.28, subdivision 3, or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>256.045
         </statute_ref>, or a court has issued a final decision;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>(ii) (2) the individual did not request reconsideration of the disqualification under <br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref> on the basis that the information relied upon to disqualify the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>was incorrect; or<br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>(iii) (3) the individual did not timely request a hearing on the disqualification under <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>section 
<statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref> or this chapter,  chapter 14, or section 256.045 after previously being <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>given the right to do so.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>(b) When a licensing action under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref> is based <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>on the disqualification of an individual in connection with a license to provide family child <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>care, foster care for children in the provider's own home, or foster care services for adults <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>in the provider's own home, that disqualification shall be conclusive for purposes of the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>licensing action if a request for reconsideration was not submitted within 30 calendar days <br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>of the individual's receipt of the notice of disqualification.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>(c) If a determination that the information relied upon to disqualify an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>was correct and disqualification is conclusive under this section, and the individual is <br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>subsequently disqualified under section 
<statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, the individual has a right to request <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>reconsideration on the risk of harm under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref> unless the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var>is barred from setting aside the disqualification under section 245C.24. Subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>determinations The commissioner's decision regarding the risk of harm shall be made <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref> and are not subject to another the final agency decision and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>is not subject to a hearing under this chapter, section 
<statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref> or chapter 14, or section <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>256.045.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.11.0"></a><a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 256.045, subdivision 3b, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>    Subd. 3b. <b>Standard of evidence for maltreatment and disqualification hearings.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>    (a) The state human services judge shall determine that maltreatment has occurred if a <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>preponderance of evidence exists to support the final disposition under sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>. For purposes of hearings regarding disqualification, the state human <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>services judge shall affirm the proposed disqualification in an appeal under subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>paragraph (a), clause (9), if a preponderance of the evidence shows the individual has:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>    (1) committed maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, which is serious or <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>recurring;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>    (2) committed an act or acts meeting the definition of any of the crimes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, subdivisions 1 to 4; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>    (3) failed to make required reports under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, for incidents <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>in which the final disposition under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> was substantiated <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>maltreatment that was serious or recurring.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>    (b) If the disqualification is affirmed, the state human services judge shall determine <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>whether the individual poses a risk of harm in accordance with the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref>, and whether the disqualification should be set aside or not set aside. In <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>determining whether the disqualification should be set aside, the human services judge shall <br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>consider all of the characteristics that cause the individual to be disqualified, including those <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>characteristics that were not subject to review under paragraph (a), in order to determine <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>whether the individual poses a risk of harm. A decision to set aside a disqualification that <br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>is the subject of the hearing constitutes a determination that the individual does not pose a <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>risk of harm and that the individual may provide direct contact services in the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>program specified in the set aside. If a determination that the information relied upon to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>disqualify an individual was correct and is conclusive under section 
<statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>individual is subsequently disqualified under section 
<statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref>, the individual has a right <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>to again request reconsideration on the risk of harm under section 
<statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref>. Subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>determinations regarding risk of harm are not subject to another hearing under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>    (c) If a disqualification is based solely on a conviction or is conclusive for any <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>reason under section 245C.29, the disqualified individual does not have a right to a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>hearing under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>    (c) (d) The state human services judge shall recommend an order to the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>commissioner of health, education, or human services, as applicable, who shall issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>final order. The commissioner shall affirm, reverse, or modify the final disposition. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>order of the commissioner issued in accordance with this subdivision is conclusive upon <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>the parties unless appeal is taken in the manner provided in subdivision 7. In any licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>appeal under chapters 245A and 245C and sections 
         <statute_ref>144.50</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.58</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>144A.02</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>144A.46
         </statute_ref>, the commissioner's determination as to maltreatment is conclusive, as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.5.12.0"></a><a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>    Sec. 12. <b>BACKGROUND STUDY REVIEW.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>(a) The Office of the Legislative Auditor is requested to conduct a review of the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>background study provisions contained in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245C. The review <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>should include: <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>(1) the appropriateness of the statutory list of disqualifying crimes and their various <br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>lookback periods;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>(2) the agency authority to disqualify an individual who has no conviction, but for <br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>whom the commissioner has determined there is a preponderance of the evidence that the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>individual committed the disqualifying offense; <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>(3) the role of expungement in the agency's access to criminal records;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>(4) the impact and justification for the lifetime bar of some disqualified individuals <br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>based on certain criminal offenses or alleged offenses; <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>(5) the available and relevant data on the demographics of applicants and those <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>disqualified, such as race and gender; and<br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>(6) set-aside and variance policies. <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>(b) As part of the review process, the auditor shall collect information from impacted <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>stakeholders, including individuals who have been disqualified and those who represent <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>individuals in the background study process. The legislative auditor is requested to submit <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>the results of the review to the Legislative Audit Commission and the chairs of the senate <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>and house of representatives policy committees having jurisdiction over the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>of Human Services background studies activities by January 1, 2015.<br/>