1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; directing the commissioner to make recommendations 
1.3 	for paperwork reduction relating to out-of-home placement of American Indian 
1.4 	children.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; PAPERWORK REDUCTION FOR 
1.7 	OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT OF AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN.
 1.8 	The commissioner of human services, in partnership with counties, local social services 
1.9 	agencies, tribal social services agencies, private child-placing agencies, and other 
1.10 	stakeholders, shall develop a plan, proposed timeline, and summary of necessary resources 
1.11 	to streamline and minimize required paperwork for child protection cases and out-of-home 
1.12 	placements that are subject to the requirements of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and 
1.13 	the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act. The plan shall include procedures to ensure 
1.14 	that continued input from all stakeholders is considered and that the planned improvements 
1.15 	maximize benefits and utility for children in placement, foster care providers, tribes, counties, 
1.16 	and private child-placing agencies.