This bill proposes technical amendments to various sections of the Minnesota Statutes concerning children, youth, and families, particularly following a recodification in 2024. A significant change includes the addition of the commissioner of children, youth, and families to the state Indian Affairs Council, enhancing oversight and accountability in investigations and licensing processes. The definitions of "licensing agency" and "investigative data" are updated to include this commissioner alongside the commissioner of human services. The bill also modifies data classification related to licensing and investigations, ensuring confidentiality while allowing necessary disclosures in cases of maltreatment or fraud. Additionally, it repeals outdated statutes to streamline the legal framework governing child welfare services.

Further amendments focus on enhancing the responsibilities and collaboration between the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the Department of Human Services. The bill introduces a human services risk pool fund for liability insurance coverage for licensed foster homes and care providers, ensuring adequate insurance availability. It emphasizes the importance of active efforts to preserve family units, particularly for Indian children, and clarifies financial responsibilities for services provided to individuals. The bill also updates regulations related to child welfare, juvenile court records, and facility licensing, aiming to improve the protection of children and streamline processes within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the management and accountability of human services and child welfare programs in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.922, 13.41, 13.46, 13.598, 14.03, 116L.881, 125A.15, 125A.744, 127A.11, 127A.70, 142A.607, 142A.609, 142B.41, 144.061, 144.225, 145.895, 145.901, 145.9255, 145.9265, 174.285, 214.104, 216C.266, 241.021, 242.09, 242.21, 242.32, 245.697, 245.814, 245C.02, 245C.031, 245C.033, 245C.05, 245C.07, 256.88, 256.89, 256.90, 256.91, 256.92, 256G.01, 256G.03, 256G.04, 256G.09, 256G.10, 256G.11, 256G.12, 260.762, 260B.171, 260E.03, 260E.11, 260E.30, 260E.33, 261.232, 270B.14, 299C.76, 299F.011, 402A.10, 402A.12, 402A.16, 402A.18, 402A.35, 462A.2095, 466.131, 518.165, 524.5, 595.02, 626.5533