2026 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)

PARENTS

See also DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS

Access to data

Birth records of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.225

Coroner data, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.83

Death records, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.225

Education records, children with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Educational data, parental consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Employee assistance records, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.980

Foster care provider skills and training forms, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.49, 245A.155

Juvenile court disposition orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.75

Medical data, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.384, 260C.704

Addresses, parents of children placed with standby or temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.04

Adoptive parents, see under ADOPTION

Alcoholic beverages, serving to minor children, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.503

Appointment by

Guardians of incapacitated persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-301, 524.5-302

Guardians of minors, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-202, 524.5-203

Standby or temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.04

Approvals by, see Consent under this topic

Armed forces members, parents of, absentee voting, ballot applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 203B.17

Assisted reproduction

Death of intended parent, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.27

Donor status, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.21

Intended parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.15, 257E.22, 257E.23, 257E.27

Marital dissolution effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.25

Parentage orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.15

Spouse dispute of parentage, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.23, 257E.24

Withdrawal of consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.26

Background checks, children in placement, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

Best interests of the child, dissolution of marriage, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.0011

Biological mothers

Access to data, fathers' adoption registry, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.52

Assisted reproduction, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.2-120

Death, studies, data, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.901

Hepatitis B, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.3352

Names, birth certificate data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.225

Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.60, 259.52

Parties to suits, paternity lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.60

Prenatal controlled substance use, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.31

Birth certificates of children, declaration of parentage, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.215, 144.218, 257.34

Birth parents

Adoption, see Birth parents under ADOPTION

Approvals by, communication or contact agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.58

Assisted reproduction, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.2-120

Biological mothers, see same under this topic

Child placement agencies, record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.01

Birth records of children, disclosure to, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.225

Candidates, parents of, election judges, serving as, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 204B.19

Caregiver services provided by parent, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.4911, 256B.85

Certificates and certification

Births occurring outside an institution, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.215

Minor drivers, supervision, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.04, 171.055

Certified copies, birth or death records, issuance to, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.225

Child abuse and maltreatment

Notice to other parent, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.17

Notice to parents, guardians for at-risk youth proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 257D.06

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.06, 260E.11

Significant relationship to child, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.03

Child care centers, experienced aides, use, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Child care fund applicants, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01

Child care leave, see PREGNANCY AND PARENTING LEAVE

Child custody, see CHILD CUSTODY

Child in Voluntary Foster Care for Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.01 to 260D.11

Child placement proceedings, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.151

Child support, see CHILD SUPPORT

Child taken into custody, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.175, 260B.176, 260C.175, 260C.176

Children

Chemical dependency, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.04

Notice

Abortion, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.343

Abortion or sterilization, recommendation, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.925

Change of name, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.10

Medical, dental, or mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.346

Runaway children, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.177

Children's wages, claims, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.01

Civil marriages, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2026 517.201

Co-custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Commitments, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.10

Committed persons, parents of

Medical or surgical procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.051

Transfer between institutions, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.14

Voluntary commitment and treatment of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.04

Committed sex offenders, parents of

Medical or surgical procedures, consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 253D.17

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 253D.13

Complaints, nonpublic schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.46

Contracts and agreements

Communication and contact agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.58

Family day care or group family day care homes, swimming pools, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Local children's mental health collaboratives, formation, Minn. Statutes 2026 245.493

Controlled substance offenders, parents of, property associated with crime, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5311

Conviction, child custody or parenting time rights, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2026 631.52

Coroner data, access, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.83

Corporate personnel, parents of, loans to or guarantees for, nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2026 317A.501

Crime victims, parents of, notice received

Bail hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.715, 629.725

Release of arrested person, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.73

Crisis nurseries, see CRISIS NURSERIES

Custodial parents

Child custody, see Custodial parents under CHILD CUSTODY

Co-custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Deprivation of custodial or parental rights, see same under this topic

Disability license plates, see under LICENSE PLATES

Data, children's education, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Death

Custody or foster care of children, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.035

Parental rights, petitions for surrender, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.02

Parents and grandparents of deceased parent, Minn. Statutes 2026 257C.08

Parents of children placed with standby or temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.04, 257B.06

Standby custodians, appointment as guardians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.04

Temporary custodians, termination of appointment, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.04

Debilitation

Determination of, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.01

Standby custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.01 to 257B.10

Declaration of parentage

Children born out of wedlock, acknowledgment by parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.34

Father's name, entering on birth certificate, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.215

Replacement of birth records, registration, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.218

Definitions

Adoption assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2026 259A.01

Adoption law, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.21

Alcohol and drug counselors, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 148F.01

Assisted reproduction, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.10

Child custody, jurisdiction and enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2026 518D.102

Custodial trusts, Minn. Statutes 2026 529.01

Debilitation, custodian law, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.01

Domestic abuse, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.01

Early hearing detection and intervention program (EHDI), Minn. Statutes 2026 144.966

Education Code, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

Education for English learners, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.59

Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.10

Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-102

Hospitals and community services for developmentally disabled persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 252.27

Interagency Early Childhood Intervention System, Minn. Statutes 2026 125A.27

Interested persons, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-102

Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.007, 260C.007

Lawful gambling and gambling devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 349.18

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.14

Minnesota family investment program (MFIP), Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.02

MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2026 256L.01

Parentage Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.52

Public Guardianship for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 252A.02

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.41

Transfers to minors, Minn. Statutes 2026 527.21

Delegation of guardianship, guardianship and protective proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-211

Delegation of powers, committed sex offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 253D.17

Deprivation of custodial or parental rights

Conviction, effect on parenting time rights or child custody, Minn. Statutes 2026 631.52

Costs of return of child, restitution, Minn. Statutes 2026 611A.04

Evidence, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.68, 595.02

Gender-affirming health care, nonenforcement of orders for removal of child from parent or guardian issued by other states, Minn. Statutes 2026 260.925

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.26

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.177, 518.68

Parents with disabilities, rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.17

Prostitution promoters, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.3232

Reports about, child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.12

Desertion of children, see DESERTION

Designated caregiver agreements, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.07

Designators, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Determination of parentage

Assisted reproduction, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.10

Fetal remains, laboratory tests, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.1621

Developmentally disabled persons, see Parents of under DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

Disabled children, see Parents under DISABLED CHILDREN

Disabled parents, supportive parenting services, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.141

Disclosure

Biological mothers, birth certificate data, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.225

HIV test results of offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 611A.19

Missing children, data, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.08

Self-insurance employee health plans, claims, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.617

Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council, representation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.16

Education and training

Early childhood family education, see EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

Full-service community schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.231

Newborns, early childhood, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.48

Parenting skill courses, see PARENTING SKILL COURSES

Physical abuse signs in infants, identification and reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.124

Quality parenting initiative grant program, foster care placements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.47

School readiness programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 127A.41, 142D.06

Shaking children, dangers of, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.574

Educational neglect, refusal to provide child with sympathomimetic medication, exception, Minn. Statutes 2026 260A.01, 260C.163

Election judges, serving as, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 204B.19

Eligibility, small employer health benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 62L.02, 62L.03, 62L.07

Employment, earned sick and safe time, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.9445 to 181.9448

Employment by relatives, unfair discriminatory practices, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.20

Families, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01

Families with children, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 256L.01

Family and medical benefit insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2026 268B.01 to 268B.29

Family day care

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Specialized infant and toddler family child care, caregivers present, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Family First Prevention Services Act support and development grant program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.45

Fathers

Acknowledgments, paternity, renouncement of presumption, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.75

Assisted reproduction, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.2-120

Deceased fathers, paternity, see PATERNITY

Declaration of parentage, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.215

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.21, 259.52

Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.60, 257.74

Parties to suits, paternity lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.60

Petitions by, children born out of wedlock, custody or parenting time, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.541

Putative fathers, see PUTATIVE FATHERS

Fees paid to, parents of juvenile witnesses, Minn. Statutes 2026 357.242

Force, grounds for use of, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.06

Foster care status review, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.141

Foster parents, see under FOSTER CARE

Full-service community schools, programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.231

Game and fish laws, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.0215

Gender-neutral language, civil marriages, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2026 517.201

General assistance recipients

Financial responsibility, MFIP minor caregivers, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.34

Relative's responsibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 256D.15

Gestational agreements, intestate succession

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.1-201

Effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.2-121

Gifts by, motor vehicles given to children, Minn. Statutes 2026 297B.01

Grandparents, see under RELATIVES

Group home family day care, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Health care of children, duties regarding

Abuse or neglect, actions constituting, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.03

Reports given, danger to child's health, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.06, 260E.11

Spiritual healing, see under RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

Voluntary foster care for treatment plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.01

Home care services, medical assistance, care provided by parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.0654

Home school students, parents of, vaccinations, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Home schooling, see HOME SCHOOLS

Household of a parent, legal guardian, or adult relative, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.14

Human services recipients, residence, determination, Minn. Statutes 2026 256G.10

Identity and identification

Children in need of protection or services, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.150

Standby or temporary custodians, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.03

Verification, minors, drivers' license applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.04

Importation of children for adoption or foster care, exemption from requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.05

Incapacitated persons, parents of, guardians, acceptance of appointment, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-302

Incapacity

Determination of, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.01

Standby custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

Temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.01 to 257B.10

Income, parents of MFIP minor caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.31, 142G.34

Indians, see Parents under INDIANS

Individual who is related, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01, 245A.02

Individuals, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.02

Informed consent

Biomonitoring of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.997

Birth defect records and reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.2216, 144.2219

Mental health screening of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 245.4874

Newborns, heritable or congenital disorders, tests, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.125

Inheritance from or through child, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.2-114

Injunctions, aiding suicide, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.215

Injury or illness, custody or foster care of children, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.035

Interagency early childhood intervention services, Minn. Statutes 2026 125A.29

Interested persons, parents defined as

Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.5-102

Public Guardianship for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 252A.02

Intestate succession, Minn. Statutes 2026 524.2-103, 524.2-106

Janet B. Johnson Parents Right-to-know Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.30

Juvenile court hearings

Attorney, right to, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.163

Court jurisdiction, see Jurisdiction under JUVENILE COURTS

Failure to accompany child, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.163, 260C.163

Foster care transition consult, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.163

Notice to parents, guardians for at-risk youth, Minn. Statutes 2026 257D.06

Participation, rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.163, 260C.163, 260C.71

Presence, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.163, 260C.163, 260C.71

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.163, 260C.163

Juvenile court referees, findings, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 260.031

Juvenile courts, jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.101, 260C.101

Juvenile offenders, parents of

Controlled substances offenders, property associated with crime, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5311

DNA collection and analysis, consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.009

Foster care costs, payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 242.19

Juvenile court hearings, see same under this topic

Knowledge of parent or guardian, sexual abuse, statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 541.073

Lawsuits

Abortion performed on minor child, parental notification violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.343

Aiding suicide, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.215

Child support, see Lawsuits under CHILD SUPPORT

Dram shop actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.801

Lawsuits on behalf of child, see Parents or guardians under PARTIES TO SUITS

Mother and child relationship, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.71

Parenting time, parties to suits, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.1751

Railroad personnel, death or injury, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.82

Legal representatives, parents defined as, medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.77

Liability

Bias crimes of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 611A.79

Charges incurred by children, lodging facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73, 327.731

Child support, see CHILD SUPPORT

Damage caused by children, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73, 327.731, 540.18

Developmentally disabled children, Minn. Statutes 2026 252.27

Foster care, contributions, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

Graffiti, Minn. Statutes 2026 617.90

Medical assistance, contributions, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

MFIP, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.34, 518A.82

MinnesotaCare, contributions, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

Sexual abuse, statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 541.073

Sexually explicit materials, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 617.295

Theft by minor, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.14

Work first program, contributions, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

Medical assistance recipients

Financial responsibility, MFIP minor caregivers, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.34

Parents' responsibility, see under MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medical cannabis patient registry program

Child custody and parenting time, participant rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.57

Registered designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.52

Medical data, access, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.384

Medical examiner data, access, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.83

Mental illness, persons with, parents of, access, medical records, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.334

Mentally ill children, see Parents under MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN

Minnesota family investment program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.02, 142G.13, 142G.34

Minnesota Paid Leave Law, Minn. Statutes 2026 268B.001 to 268B.30

Minor drivers, parents of

Necessity for license, statements, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.041, 171.042

Parents to accompany, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.05

Minor parents, see MINOR PARENTS

Mothers

Biological mothers, see same under this topic

Defined as high risk person, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.883

Federal aid, Health Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.09

New mothers

Employment accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.939

Home visiting program, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.87

Inmates, Minn. Statutes 2026 241.87 to 241.89

Parenting leave, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.941

Postnatal care, health plan coverage, Minn. Statutes 2026 62Q.521

Postpartum depression, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.906, 145.907, 145.908

Substance use disorder treatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 254B.01, 254B.04

Nursing mothers, see BREASTFEEDING

Unwed mothers, see UNWED MOTHERS

Near relatives, parents defined as, Public Guardianship for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 252A.02

Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee, representation, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.966

Newborns, heritable and congenital disorders, tests, election, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.125

Noncustodial parents

Access to data, school records, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

Lawsuits, child support, dependent children not receiving public assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

Minnesota family investment program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.02, 142G.76

Parenting time, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.183

School conferences, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

Student dismissals, rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.41

Nonpublic school students, parents of

Data on, directory information designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

Environmental hazards, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.336

Notice received, compulsory attendance violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.26

Student performance assessments, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

Nonresidents, children placed in foster care, special education, Minn. Statutes 2026 125A.17

Objections, students on probation, criminal activities in school, disclosure of data, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Orders

Gender-affirming health care, nonenforcement of orders for removal of child from parent or guardian issued by other states, Minn. Statutes 2026 260.925

Protective orders against promoters of prostitution, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.3232

Out-of-home placement of children

Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.151

Plans, development of, participation, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.212

Quality parenting initiative grant program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.47

Relatives, request that child not be placed with, consideration, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.193

Religious preferences, consideration, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.193

Residential treatment programs, see same under this topic

Voluntary foster care agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.228, 260D.03, 260D.06, 260D.09

Parent and child relationship, see under CHILDREN

Parent cooperatives, child care, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01, 142B.41

Parentage Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.51 to 257.74

Parental rights

Assignment or transfer, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.02, 257C.07

Deprivation of custodial or parental rights, see same under this topic

Standby or temporary custody, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.02

Surrender, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.02

Termination, see TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

Parenting leave, see PREGNANCY AND PARENTING LEAVE

Parenting time, see PARENTING TIME

Parents of children with disabilities, see Parents under DISABLED CHILDREN

Parties to lawsuits

Child custody, see Parties to suits under CHILD CUSTODY

Generally, see Parents or guardians under PARTIES TO SUITS

Parenting time, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 518.1751

Paternity, see PATERNITY

Payments by

Children, custody transferred to local social services agencies, costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.331

Children's mental health services, fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 245.481

Foster care costs, juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 242.19

Paternity proceedings, costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.69

Payments to

Charter schools, transportation cost reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2026 124E.15

Hospitals and community services for children with developmental disability, Minn. Statutes 2026 252.27

Unemployment benefits, deceased persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.087

Petitions by

Approval as standby custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.10

Child support obligors, tax refunds, withholding, Minn. Statutes 2026 289A.50

Reestablishment of legal parent and child relationship, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.329

Postadoption services, see POSTADOPTION SERVICES

Presumption

Assisted reproduction, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 257E.10

Guardians of minor employees, workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.092

Public information and education programs, Health Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.06

Public school students, parents of

Access to student records, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Anonymous threat reporting systems, parental notification, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.036

Asthma inhalers and nonsyringe epinephrine delivery systems, student use, verification, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.2205, 121A.221

Charter schools, transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 124E.15

Chemical abuse by students, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.26

Children under age seven, withdrawal, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

Collaboration, education and employment transitions system, Minn. Statutes 2026 124F.05

Computer advertising, student exposure to, Minn. Statutes 2026 125B.022

Continuing truants, Minn. Statutes 2026 260A.03

Data on, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22, 121A.41

Discipline complaint procedure, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.61

Dismissal, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.41, 121A.425, 121A.46, 121A.47, 121A.54

Divorced, legally separated, or residing separately, Minn. Statutes 2026 127A.47

Drugs and medicine, administering to students, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.22

Duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22

E-learning days, access to teachers, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.414

Early childhood health and developmental screening, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.091, 142D.092

Education districts, programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 123A.18

Engagement and development, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.99

English learners, programs for, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.60

Environmental hazards, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.336

Epinephrine delivery systems, student use, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.22, 121A.2205

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.37

Flexible learning year program, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.124

Full-service community schools, programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.231

Funding, involvement in, Minn. Statutes 2026 126C.15

High school students, self-administering of nonprescription pain relievers, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.222

Home schooling, see HOME SCHOOLS

Indian schools, parent committees, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.78

Individualized education programs (IEPs), Minn. Statutes 2026 123A.18

Interdistrict cooperation agreements, meeting, Minn. Statutes 2026 123A.32

Lactose-reduced milk, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.114

Learning year programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.128

Meetings, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22, 121A.45, 121A.61

Noncustodial parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.22, 121A.41

Nonexclusionary discipline, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.47

Objections, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.441, 144.442

Open enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.03, 124D.04, 124E.10

Parent advisory committees, Minn. Statutes 2026 122A.19, 124D.8955

Parent and family involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.8955

Parent-teacher conferences, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32, 120A.22

Parental involvement programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.895

Parental rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.8957

Pesticide applications at schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.30

Preschool, nonexclusionary discipline, collaboration, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.425

Reading proficiency, involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 120B.12

Removal from class, notification, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.612

Representation, site-governing school councils, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.045

Rights, English learners, educational programs for, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.60

School absences, religious or cultural observation, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.35

School attendance review boards, meetings and referrals, Minn. Statutes 2026 260A.03

School buses, criminal incident response, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4581

School conferences, participation, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.32

School district cooperation and combination plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 123A.36

School fingerprinting programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.07, 123B.37

School safety patrol, objection to child's appointment, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.34

School site decision-making agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.04

School transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

School uniforms, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.36

Schools, crisis management policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.035

Seizure training and action plans, collaboration with school personnel, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.24

Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.46, 121A.47

Signatures, postsecondary enrollment option, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.09

Student academic performance and progress report, Minn. Statutes 2026 120B.31

Student assessment, refusal to participate, forms, Minn. Statutes 2026 120B.31

Student conduct, rules and regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.61

Student dismissals, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.45, 121A.47

Student growth, improvement, parental involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 120B.35

Student reinstatement rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.54

Student removals from class, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.61

Student surveys, notice, opting out, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.065

Student suspensions, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.46

Supervised competitive high school diving, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.492

Truancy mediation, Minn. Statutes 2026 260A.07

Twins or higher order multiples, classroom placement, Minn. Statutes 2026 120A.38

Vaccination of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.895

Putative fathers, see PUTATIVE FATHERS

Recognition of parentage, replacement birth records, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.218

Regional treatment centers, facility changes, Minn. Statutes 2026 246C.18

Relatives

Employment by relatives, unfair discriminatory practices, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.20

Parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 252A.02

Reports given

Children, medical assistance, level of care, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.055

Danger to child's health, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.06, 260E.11

Missing children, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.08

Prenatal controlled substance use, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.31

Representative of the decedent, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.10

Requests by, nonpublic school students, textbooks and individualized instructional materials, loaning to students, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.45

Residential treatment programs, child placement

Assessments, receipt, request for culturally competent qualified individual, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.704

Case plans, participation, reviews, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.706, 260C.714

Court reviews, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.706

Family and permanency teams, membership, input, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.706

Hearings, requests, participation, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.71

Medical data of child, authorization to disclose to family and permanency team, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.704

Permanency plans, input, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.706

Services and supports for parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.708

Visitation and contact with child, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.706, 260C.708

Resources, Help Me Connect Resource and Referral System for Children, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.988

Respite care, see RESPITE CARE

Responsibilities of, see Health care of children, duties regarding under this topic

Responsible parties, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.0625, 256B.0659

Responsible relatives, parents defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.14

Rights

Child custody, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.02, 257B.04, 257B.06

Co-custodianships, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.06

Standby or temporary custodianship of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.02, 257B.04, 257B.06

Same-sex civil marriages, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2026 517.201

Savings associations, accounts of children, rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 51A.251

School bus passengers, intent not to use seat belts, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Service of process on

Adoption, hearing on petition, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.49

Continuing contributions, public assistance recipients, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

Harassment restraining orders, juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.748

Juvenile petty misdemeanors and misdemeanors, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.143

Standby or temporary custodians of children, notices, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.05

Sex offenders, presence of registered person in household, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.03

Signatures

Children placed with standby or temporary custodians, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.04

Minors, donor designation, drivers' licenses or Minnesota identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.07

Out-of-home placement plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.212

Recognition of parentage, Minn. Statutes 2026 257.75

Voluntary foster care agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.03

Single parents

Families, Minn. Statutes 2026 462A.05

Unwed mothers, see UNWED MOTHERS

Social Security numbers

Birth registration, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.215

Public assistance, orders for parental contributions, Minn. Statutes 2026 518A.82

Special education students, see Parents of special education students under SPECIAL EDUCATION

Standby custodians, see under CHILD CUSTODY

State nursing homes, facility changes, Minn. Statutes 2026 246C.18

Statements by

Objections, see Public school students, parents of under this topic

Steam railroad personnel, employers, liability in damages for death or injury, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.77

Stepparents, see STEPPARENTS

Sudden infant death syndrome, autopsies, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 390.11

Supplemental security income (SSI) recipients, financial responsibility, MFIP minor caregivers, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.34

Surrender of parental rights, see Parental rights under this topic

Surrogate parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.41, 125A.27, 125A.42

Temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2026 257B.01 to 257B.10

Termination of parental rights, see TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

Testimony

Communications by children, privileged communications, Minn. Statutes 2026 595.02

Juvenile court hearings, child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.04

Traumatically brain injured children, parents of, patient data, disclosure, consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.29

Truants, see Parents or guardians of truants under TRUANTS

Trusts, parents serving as representatives, Minn. Statutes 2026 501C.0303

Unemployment insurance

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.085

Generally, see UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

Unfit parents, see TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

Unwed mothers, see UNWED MOTHERS

Verification by, transfer students, records, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.08

Voluntary foster care agreements, child colocated with parent in treatment program, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.228

Voluntary foster care for treatment plans

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.01 to 260D.11

Permanency review hearings, participation, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.07

Termination, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.07, 260D.10

Trial home visits, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.12

Voluntary foster care agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 260D.03, 260D.09

Workers' compensation

Dependents' allowance, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.111

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.041

Guardians of minors, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.092

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