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SF 3316

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/15/2018 12:50pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to child care; authorizing grants to local communities to increase child
care providers; appropriating money; requiring a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin (a) $519,000 in fiscal year 2019 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of employment and economic development for grants to local communities to increase the
supply of quality child care providers in order to support economic development. This is a
onetime appropriation. At least 60 percent of grant funds must go to communities located
outside of the seven-county metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section
473.121, subdivision 2. Grant recipients must obtain a 50 percent nonstate match to grant
funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. Grant funds available under this section must
be used to implement solutions to reduce the child care shortage in the state, including but
not limited to funding for child care business start-ups or expansions, training, facility
modifications or improvements required for licensing, and assistance with licensing and
other regulatory requirements. In awarding grants, the commissioner must give priority to
communities that have documented a shortage of child care providers in the area.
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new text begin (b) Within one year of receiving grant funds, grant recipients must report to the
commissioner on the outcomes of the grant program, including but not limited to the number
of new providers, the number of additional child care provider jobs created, the number of
additional child care slots, and the amount of local funds invested.
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new text begin (c) By January 15 of each year, starting in 2020, the commissioner must report to the
standing committees of the legislature having jurisdiction over child care and economic
development on the outcomes of the program to date.
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