This bill proposes modifications to the standards for out-of-home respite care services for children under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245D. It establishes that licensed providers may only offer these services in licensed settings, with specific exemptions outlined. Notably, the bill allows for the provision of out-of-home respite care in unlicensed residential settings under certain conditions, such as completing background studies, conducting assessments by a child's case manager, and ensuring that the services are provided to no more than four children at a time. Additional stipulations include restrictions on the duration of services to a single family and requirements for documentation and oversight.

The bill also mandates that the license holder maintain comprehensive documentation related to background studies, service records, assessments, and approvals from legal representatives. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever occurs later. The commissioner of human services is tasked with notifying the revisor of statutes once federal approval is secured.