SF 1043

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/02/2023 10:07am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; directing the commissioner to make recommendations
for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.

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

Section 1. new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; PAPERWORK REDUCTION FOR
CHILD PROTECTION CASES.
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new text begin By January 15, 2024, the commissioner of human services in partnership with counties
and local social services agencies, and in consultation with Minnesota's Tribal governments,
shall develop a plan to streamline and minimize required paperwork for child protection
cases. The plan must include a summary of proposed changes to current practice, a proposed
timeline to implement the changes, and procedures for soliciting ongoing input regarding
implementation from counties and Minnesota's Tribal governments. The procedures for
soliciting ongoing input must include a method of incorporating the input into the
implementation of the changes and ensuring that the planned improvements maximize
benefits and utility for children in placement, foster care providers, Tribes, counties, and
private child placing agencies.
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