The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142B.05, subdivision 2, to exempt an unrelated individual providing child care to two separate families from the requirement of licensure. Previously, the law only allowed for nonresidential programs provided by an unrelated individual to persons from a single related family to be exempt from licensure. This change broadens the scope of the exemption, allowing more flexibility for individuals offering child care services to multiple families.

In addition to this key amendment, the bill maintains various existing exemptions from licensure for different types of child care programs, including those operated by public schools, recreational programs, and certain religious or cultural programs. The bill clarifies that the exemption applies specifically to nonresidential programs where the individuals in each family are related, thereby ensuring that the new provision does not compromise the safety and oversight of child care services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142B.05