SF 3115

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/15/2022 08:33am

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, 2023, the commissioner of human services in partnership with counties
and local social services agencies, and in consultation with Minnesota's Tribal governments
and the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council established under Minnesota Statutes,
section 260.835, 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, Minnesota's Tribal governments, and the
Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council. 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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