MN HF3436

Creates a legislative task force on child care with eight members: four House members (two majority, two minority) and four Senate members (two majority, two minority) appointed by their respective chamber leaders

Task force reviews child care provider losses, affordability issues for providers and families, provider shortages in greater Minnesota, training requirements, and availability of training programs

Task force evaluates correction order processes, licensing procedures, Child Care Assistance Program reimbursement timelines, and considers creating a child care licensing board with a provider advocate position

Task force must issue a report to the legislature and governor by December 31, 2016, containing meeting summaries and recommendations for legislative changes and procedures affecting child care

Task force expires December 31, 2016, effective the day following final enactment