This bill proposes new regulations regarding access to child care center facilities in Minnesota, specifically addressing the entry of officials engaged in immigration enforcement. It establishes a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 142B, titled "Child Care Center Access." The bill defines key terms such as "child care center," "employee," and "judicial officer," and outlines the conditions under which officials may enter these facilities. Notably, it prohibits employees of child care centers from consenting to entry by immigration enforcement officials unless they present a warrant signed by a judicial officer. Additionally, employees are required to verify the official's identification and purpose for entry.
The bill also mandates that if an immigration enforcement official does enter a child care center, an on-duty employee must promptly inform the center's license holder or authorized agent. However, it clarifies that this regulation does not apply to officials administering state or federally supported child care programs. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after it is enacted.