The bill establishes a new system for child care providers in Minnesota to upload their slot availability data to the Parent Aware platform. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.13, by adding a subdivision that mandates the commissioner to create an automatic method for this data integration by July 1, 2027. The bill specifies that the process will only upload information related to slot availability, ensuring that no confidential data is included. Additionally, it allows the use of shared services grant money to help providers acquire the necessary software and training for this integration.

Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation for fiscal year 2027 to support the establishment of this data upload method, with funds allocated to the commissioner of children, youth, and families. This is a one-time appropriation that will remain available until July 1, 2028. The bill also sets a general fund base for maintaining the child care availability upload system for the following fiscal years, ensuring ongoing support for the initiative.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142D.13