This bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to child care, specifically focusing on the training requirements for child care providers regarding abusive head trauma. The bill mandates that all directors, staff, substitutes, and unsupervised volunteers must receive training on the risk of abusive head trauma before caring for children under school age, with the training being at least half an hour long. Notably, the training must be interactive and cannot consist solely of reading or viewing information. This requirement is included in the amendments to sections 142B.65, 142B.70, and 142C.12, which also specify that the training can be part of ongoing annual training and must be documented by the license holders.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the training on abusive head trauma must address risk factors, means to reduce risks, and communication with parents about these risks. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2027. The bill aims to enhance the safety and well-being of children in child care settings by ensuring that caregivers are adequately trained to recognize and prevent abusive head trauma.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142B.65, 142B.70, 142C.12