MN HF3632

Establishes homeless families as first priority for basic sliding fee child care assistance, with non-MFIP families lacking high school diplomas or needing remedial education as second priority, followed by families completing MFIP or DWP transition years.

Adds parents under age 21 pursuing high school or general equivalency diplomas with children age zero to five as eligible for early learning scholarships, regardless of prior income restrictions.

Makes homeless children and children from adjoining states with Minnesota addresses eligible for early learning scholarships if they meet existing income requirements or document participation in qualifying assistance programs.

Directs the Children's Cabinet to create a cross-agency system plan for supporting homeless families with children up to age four, addressing service delivery, staff training, data systems, transportation, and trauma-informed care.

Appropriates $200,000 to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2017 to fund the Children's Cabinet system redesign report, due to legislature by January 23, 2017.