Bill Summary: SF2547

• Establishes NETStudy 2.0 as a new electronic background study system to replace the current NETStudy platform, implementing fingerprint-based criminal record checks, Minnesota Court Information System reviews, and national crime database access by September 1, 2015.

• Requires all background study subjects to provide fingerprints and photographs upon NETStudy 2.0 implementation, with fingerprints retained by FBI only and photographs retained by the commissioner for identity verification purposes.

• Creates three roster categories (active, inactive, and master) to track individuals eligible to provide services, allowing entities to immediately verify eligibility for previously studied individuals who provide their Social Security numbers.

• Expands background study requirements to include community first services and supports workers, and allows individuals not on the master roster to self-initiate background studies, with eligible subjects placed on an inactive roster.

• Reduces initial notification timeframe from 15 to three working days for background study results submitted through the electronic system and establishes data destruction procedures for individuals not affiliated with any entity for two years.