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Children and Families Finance and Policy

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Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/11/2025
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I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF1169, Nelson, Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.
IV. HF1916, West, Child care assistance program integrity program established; commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to establish an electronic record-keeping system for child care enrollment; reports required; and money appropriated.
V. Adjournment


• All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF1169 (Nelson) - Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases, and money appropriated to improve the Social Services Information System.
HF1916 (West) - Child care assistance program integrity requirements established; commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to establish an electronic record-keeping system for child care enrollment; reports required; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Agenda 3.11.pdf (3/7/2025)
H1169A1-2452011586580345544.pdf (3/7/2025)
Cost of Security Camera Installation.docx.pdf (3/10/2025)
H1916A2.pdf (3/10/2025)
H1916A5.pdf (3/10/2025)
H1916A4.pdf (3/10/2025)
Child Care Center Photos.pdf (3/11/2025)
H1916A7.pdf (3/11/2025)
H1916A6.pdf (3/11/2025)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/5/2025
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I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. Presentation from DHS on Childcare Regulation Modernization Project.
IV. Presentation from Ericca Maas with Think Small on Alternative Childcare Regulatory Structure.
V. Clare Sanford, Government Relations Chair for the Minnesota Child Care Association
VI. Cyndi Cunningham, Lead and Care Public Policy Chairperson
VII. Adjournment



*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Attachments:
House C&F committee hearing Presentation 3.5.25.pdf (3/4/2025)
Transparent Licensing.pdf (3/4/2025)
Agenda 3.5.pdf (3/5/2025)
VPK requirements from MDE-DCYF 3-2025.pdf (3/5/2025)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/4/2025
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I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. Hearing HF 1, Office of the Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, fraud detection and prevention provided, conforming changes made, reports required, and money appropriated.
IV. Hearing HF1384, Individual income tax; dependent care credit expanded, and Great Start child care credit established.
V. Adjournment


*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF1 (Anderson) - Office of Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, fraud detection and prevention provided, conforming changes made, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1384 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Individual income tax; dependent care credit expanded, and Great Start child care credit established.
Attachments:
MMB Letter on HF1 - 3.3.25 - Children and Families.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 1_DCYF_Ltr_2025.03.03.pdf (3/4/2025)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

2/26/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF1346, Nash, relating to maltreatment, modifying training requirements for mandatory reporters.
IV. HF 1169, Nelson, Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.
a. Anne Broskoff, Brown County Director of Human Services
b. Cynthia Shypulski, CCWIS Modernization Supervisor in the Business Integration Division at DCYF
V. HF 1276, Hicks, Northstar Care for Children benefits modified for children under the age of six and children transferred into Northstar Care for Children.
a. Brittani Lamb, Minnesota Social Service Association
b. Sadie Hart, Policy Advocacy Director, Ain Dah Yung Center
c. Laura Newton, Family Services Director, Minneapolis American Indian Center
d. Mikayla Maxwell, Relative Care Provider
e. Nina Vongpheth, Community Member/Former ICWA Worker
VI. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF1169 (Nelson) - Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases, and money appropriated to improve the Social Services Information System.
HF1276 (Hicks) - Northstar Care for Children benefits modified for children under the age of six and children transferred into Northstar Care for Children.
HF1346 (Nash) - Training requirements modified for mandatory reporters.
Attachments:
CP Review Update-02-2025 (1).pdf (2/25/2025)
HF1276 Testimony.pdf (2/26/2025)
Northstar Care for Children letter.pdf (2/26/2025)
HF1276_LetterofSupport_FosterAdvocates.docx.pdf (2/26/2025)
2.26.25 Hennepin LOS HF 1276 (Hicks).pdf (2/26/2025)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

2/25/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF 1247, Nadeau, Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides
a. Darielle Dannen, MCCA Contract Lobbyist
b. Jen Orth, Hypointe Child Care owner
IV. HF 628, Torkelson, Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
a. Maria Harms, Snug as a Bug Childcare, Owner and Operator
V. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF628 (Torkelson) - Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
HF1247 (Nadeau) - Aides allowed to supervise children in child care.
Attachments:
HF1247 Testimony.pdf (2/24/2025)
H0628DE1.pdf (2/24/2025)
H1247DE1.pdf (2/24/2025)
MCCA Concern HF 628.pdf (2/25/2025)
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