The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 260C.212, subdivision 1, to introduce a new requirement for an out-of-home placement plan summary. This summary must be provided to the child's parent or guardian before the plan is signed and should be one to two pages long, using a form developed by the commissioner. It is designed to clearly summarize the contents of the out-of-home placement plan and outline the responsibilities of the parent or guardian in plain language. Additionally, the summary must be updated and provided whenever the out-of-home placement plan is revised.

The bill also includes several deletions and insertions to clarify the responsibilities of the responsible social services agency regarding the provision of health and education records to the child's parent or guardian. The effective date for these changes is set for March 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and communication between social services and families involved in out-of-home placements, ensuring that parents and guardians are well-informed about the plans and their roles in the process.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 260C.212
1st Engrossment: 260C.212