HF 3431

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/21/2016 01:55pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring the commissioner to study the feasibility of
developing an online information and application system for child care providers;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [245A.043] ELECTRONIC APPLICATION; INFORMATION. new text end

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The commissioner shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the development of a
single, easily accessible Web site that complies with the requirements contained in the
federal reauthorization of the federal Child Care Development Fund and would allow
child care providers and prospective child care providers to:
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new text begin (1) access a guide on how to start a child care business;
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new text begin (2) access all applicable statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies and
procedures, including training requirements;
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new text begin (3) access up-to-date contact information for state and county agency licensing staff;
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new text begin (4) access information on the availability of grant programs and other resources
for providers; and
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new text begin (5) submit a single electronic application and license renewal, including information
related to child care assistance program registration and application for rating under the
Parent Aware system.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2017.
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