MN HF3672

First priority for child care assistance goes to non-MFIP families without a high school diploma or equivalency who need remedial courses and child care to pursue employment or education, with subpriorities for minor parents and parents under 21 years old, effective July 1, 2020.

Second priority given to parents who completed MFIP or diversionary work program transition year or are no longer receiving those supports.

Third priority given to families eligible for portable basic sliding fee assistance through the portability pool.

New third priority (renumbered from fourth) given to families with at least one parent who is a veteran as defined under Minnesota law.

Fourth priority allocation formula modified effective January 1, 2021 to increase waiting list consideration from one-fourth to one-half of funds and extend the reporting period from six months to 12 months, with 2021 designated as a phase-in year for implementation.