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. This change broadens the scope of who can provide child care without needing a license, thereby potentially increasing access to child care services for families.

In addition to this key amendment, the bill maintains various exclusions 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 these exemptions are designed to ensure that specific child care services can operate without the burden of licensure, while still adhering to safety and oversight standards as outlined in the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142B.05