This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.21, subdivision 3, to modify the requirements for programs applying for great start compensation support payments. The new legal language specifies that applications for funding must include provisions for full-time equivalent staff who care for children, allowing for paid break time, professional development or training hours (up to 24 hours annually), and paid vacation time to count as qualifying hours. Additionally, programs must submit data on child enrollment and attendance and attest that they were operational and served a minimum number of children during the funding period, with exceptions for necessary service disruptions and planned temporary closures.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that programs must use the funds received within six months of receipt and comply with all application requirements. The commissioner is tasked with establishing methods to verify compliance with these requirements, ensuring that the programs meet the necessary standards to receive support.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142D.21