MN SF4421

Repeals Minnesota's entire child care assistance program by eliminating all statutory provisions under chapters 142C (certified license-exempt child care centers) and 142E (child care assistance fund)

Eliminates the Basic Sliding Fee Program, MFIP child care assistance, at-home infant child care subsidies, and transition year child care assistance for families leaving MFIP

Removes all provider authorization requirements, payment rates, eligibility criteria, fraud investigation procedures, and administrative processes for the child care assistance program

Directs the revisor of statutes to submit draft legislation by February 1, 2027, identifying all additional statutory changes needed to remove references to the repealed child care assistance program

Effective date: July 1, 2027