STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION
CHILDCARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Franson, Chair of the Childcare Access and Affordability Subcommittee, called the meeting to order at 8:19 AM on January 25, 2017, in Room 200 of the State Office Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
FRANSON, Mary, Chair
PETERSON, Roz, Vice Chair
FLANAGAN, Peggy, Minority Lead
ALBRIGHT, Tony
KOEGEL, Erin
KRESHA, Ron
QUAM, Duane
SANDSTEDE, Julie
Representative Albright moved to approve the minutes of January 18, 2017. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Continuation of presentation and discussion by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) about the federal Childcare and Development Block Grant.
Nikki Farago, Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Regina Wagner, Acting Inspector General
Elizabeth Roe, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Manager
Chair Franson opened the meeting to public testimony.
Clare Sanford, Chair, Government Relations, Minnesota Child Care Association
Acooa Ellis, Catholic Charities
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 AM.
Representative Mary Franson, Chair
Karen Johnson, Committee Legislative Assistant