MN SF3915

Defines "homeless" for child care purposes as self-declared housing status consistent with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Reduces the MFIP or DWP assistance requirement for transition year families from three months to one of the last six months before losing eligibility.

Expedites child care application processing for homeless applicants to five working days for approval if eligible, with verification of eligibility required within three months of application.

Provides homeless applicants with 60 hours of child care assistance per service period for three months, with additional hours available based on employment, education, or MFIP/DWP participation.

Updates child care provider maximum reimbursement rates based on 2018 and 2020 rate surveys effective February 22, 2019 and February 23, 2021 respectively, with subsequent updates every two years.