HF 1247

1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/13/2025 04:09 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to child care; allowing aides to supervise children in child care under
certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142B.41, by
adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142B.41, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end

new text begin Staff distribution. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart
2, item B, an aide may substitute for a teacher during morning arrival and afternoon departure
times in a licensed child care center if the total arrival and departure time does not exceed
25 percent of the center's daily hours of operation. In order for an aide to be used in this
capacity, an aide must:
new text end

new text begin (1) be at least 18 years of age;
new text end

new text begin (2) have worked in the licensed child care center for a minimum of 30 days; and
new text end

new text begin (3) have completed all preservice and first-90-days training required for licensing.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end