MN HF947

Prohibits licensing of detention facilities for delinquent children and youth unless they have policies strictly prohibiting visual inspection of breasts, buttocks, or genitalia except during medical procedures conducted by licensed medical personnel.

Prohibits licensing of detention facilities for delinquent children and youth unless they have policies strictly prohibiting use of disciplinary room time.

Raises minimum age for detention in secure detention facilities from under 12 to over 12 years old for delinquent acts.

Requires agreements with entities placing juveniles from outside Minnesota at detention facilities to obligate payment of the juvenile's educational expenses before licensing can be issued or renewed.

Raises the age threshold in child protection statute from 10 years old to 13 years old for children who have committed a delinquent act or juvenile petty offense.