MN SF2027

Requires background studies for individuals applying for initial licenses for all license types and at reapplication for family child care licenses.

Changes the absence threshold triggering a new background study from 45 days to 180 consecutive days for individuals returning to positions or programs resuming licensed services.

Requires license holders to initiate new background studies through the commissioner's online system rather than providing notice by letter or mail.

Preserves previous set-aside determinations if a new background study reveals no new disqualifying information for the same license holder's program.

Mandates repeat background studies for substitute caregivers at each family child care license renewal.