https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/Recent content in Chapter 245A — Human Services Licensing Act on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-ushttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.17/If a child care provider has a small rule violation that does not put children in danger, the state can issue a ‘fix-it ticket’ instead of a formal correction order. The provider must fix the problem within 48 hours.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.48/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.48/The state must provide a video about the dangers of shaking babies and young children for child care providers to watch. Providers who are not licensed can choose to watch it.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.60/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.60/The state must tell licensed child care providers about changes to child care laws and rules in plain language. This information must also be available to the public online.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.61/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.61/Child care programs must have written rules for reporting suspected child abuse and must give those rules to parents when their child enrolls. The child care license must include the licensing agency phone number.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.62/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.62/Child care providers must tell parents in writing whether they have liability insurance before a child starts care. If insurance changes or expires, parents must be notified right away.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.63/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.63/Child care programs that care for children with developmental disabilities must follow the child’s individualized education program (IEP) if one exists. Staff are not allowed to use certain harmful procedures.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.66/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.66/Child care centers must have plans for handling children’s allergies, cleaning up bodily fluids safely, preparing for emergencies, using proper car seats, and keeping a working phone available at all times.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.67/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.67/Child care centers can let job applicants spend up to two hours watching how they interact with children, as long as the applicant is always supervised by a staff member. The applicant does not count toward staff-to-child ratios.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.70/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.70/Family child care providers and their helpers must complete specific training before caring for children, including first aid, CPR, child development, and safe sleep practices. Providers must complete 16 hours of ongoing training each year.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.71/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.71/Family child care homes must have plans for handling children’s allergies, cleaning up bodily fluids, preparing for emergencies like fires or intruders, and transporting children safely. A working phone must be available at all times.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.72/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.72/Family child care homes must meet specific safety requirements for escape routes, fire safety, carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, stairways, and other physical features of the home.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.74/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.74/Substitute caregivers in family child care can work up to 500 hours per year. In an emergency, an untrained adult may temporarily watch the children while parents are contacted to pick them up, but the emergency replacement cannot exceed 24 hours.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.75/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.75/Family child care providers are encouraged to check on sleeping infants in person every 30 minutes and to use audio or video monitors. More frequent checks are recommended for new infants and those with colds.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.76/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.76/Family child care providers may use chlorine bleach or an EPA-registered disinfectant to clean diaper changing surfaces, as long as the product meets specific safety standards and does not contain triclosan.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.77/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.77/A relative or household member of a family child care provider may be present in the home and watch only the provider’s own child without needing background checks or training, as long as they do not care for other children.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.78/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.78/Local governments have limited power to regulate family day care programs beyond what state law already requires.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.79/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/142b.79/Contractors who work with multiple family child care providers can ask the county to keep a record of their background check results and training, so they do not have to repeat the process for each provider.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.001/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.001/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.01/This chapter is officially called the ‘Human Services Licensing Act.’ It covers the rules for licensing programs that provide human services in Minnesota.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.02/This section defines all the key terms used in the Human Services Licensing Act, including what counts as an ‘adult,’ ‘applicant,’ ’license holder,’ ‘residential program,’ and many other important words.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.023/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.023/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.03/This section lists who must get a license from the state to provide human services, including child care, foster care, and residential programs. It also lists programs that do not need a license.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.035/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.035/This section has been renumbered. Its content has been moved to section 142B.06.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.04/This section explains how to apply for a human services license, including what information you must provide, the application fees, required policies, background studies, and how long the state has to process your application.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.041/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.041/License holders must keep their records up to date in the state’s electronic systems. The commissioner can require license holders to report information through a provider licensing hub.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.042/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.042/Home and community-based services providers must follow additional rules set by the commissioner, including standards for service delivery and reporting through the state’s provider hub.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.043/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.043/When a licensed program changes owners, the new owner must apply for a new license. The old license stays in effect for a limited time during the transition, but the new owner must meet all requirements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.05/The commissioner can deny a license application if the applicant does not meet the requirements or if there are safety concerns. The applicant has the right to appeal the denial.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.055/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.055/A license holder can voluntarily close their license at any time. If the program serves people in residential settings, the license holder must give proper notice and help residents find new placements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.06/If a licensed program is not following the rules, the commissioner can issue a correction order telling the program what to fix and by when. If the problems are serious, the commissioner can issue a conditional license with extra requirements.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.065/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.065/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.07/The commissioner can take serious action against a license holder who violates the law, including suspending the license, revoking it, or imposing fines. Fine amounts vary based on the type and severity of the violation.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.075/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.075/If a person who is important to a licensed program has been disqualified through a background study, the commissioner can deny, place conditions on, or revoke the program’s license.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.08/When the commissioner takes action against a license, the license holder has the right to a hearing before an administrative law judge. This section explains the hearing process, timelines, and what happens during the appeal.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.081/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.081/The commissioner and a license holder can agree to settle a licensing dispute through a written agreement instead of going through a full hearing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.085/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.085/When a license holder has multiple pending hearings or requests for reconsideration, those proceedings can be combined into one case to save time.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.09/The commissioner has the authority to adopt rules for licensing human services programs. These rules must focus on program outcomes and set basic standards for staffing, safety, and resident rights.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.091/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.091/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.095/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.095/The commissioner must adopt rules specifically for licensing programs that serve people with mental illnesses, including rules for psychosocial rehabilitation, adult day treatment, and boarding and lodging facilities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.0951/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.0951/The commissioner must adopt rules for licensing secure treatment facilities for people committed as sexually dangerous or with sexual psychopathic personalities.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.10/Licensed programs must pay fees for their license applications and annual renewals. Fee amounts vary by program type and size, ranging from $500 to $10,650 depending on the program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.11/Residential programs with six or fewer residents are treated as regular homes for zoning purposes. This section also covers foster care capacity limits, fire safety, rights of residents, and rules about where residential programs can be located.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.12/If a residential or nonresidential program is closing or has serious problems, the court can appoint a receiver to take temporary control of the program to protect the people being served.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.13/The commissioner can ask a court to appoint a receiver to take over a licensed program without the owner’s consent if there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of the people being served.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.14/Nonresidential programs with 12 or fewer people are treated like single-family homes for zoning. This section also covers special rules for adult day care, child care centers, and other nonresidential programs.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.142/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.142/Programs that provide early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention (like ABA therapy) for children with autism can get a provisional license while they complete the full licensing process.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.143/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.143/Family adult day services are programs that care for adults with disabilities or older adults in a home setting during the day. This section sets the rules for licensing these programs, including caregiver requirements and client limits.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1434/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1434/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1435/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1435/Child foster care and child care providers must put infants to sleep on their backs in a crib that meets current safety standards to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.144/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.144/Child foster care providers must complete training on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and abusive head trauma before they care for infants or young children.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1443/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1443/Substance use disorder treatment programs that allow parents to bring their children must meet specific child safety requirements, including safe sleep practices, supervision, and child-proofing.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1444/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1444/Licensed programs other than child care or foster care that serve infants and young children must ensure staff complete training on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and abusive head trauma.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1445/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1445/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.145/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.145/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.146/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.146/Licensed programs that care for infants must use cribs that meet current safety standards. Drop-side cribs are banned. Cribs must not have been recalled and must be in good condition.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.147/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.147/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.148/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.148/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.76.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.149/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.149/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.77.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.15/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.78.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.151/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.151/When a license requires a fire marshal inspection, a local fire inspector can do it instead of the state fire marshal. The inspection fee cannot exceed $50.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1511/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1511/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.79.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.152/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.152/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.62.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.153/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.153/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.155/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.155/Foster care providers who care for individuals using life-sustaining medical equipment must be properly trained on that equipment. The foster care agency must verify the training before placing the individual.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.156/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.156/Before placing a child or adult with a known communicable disease in foster care, the placing agency must tell the foster care provider about the disease and make sure the provider can handle it.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.16/County agencies and private agencies that carry out licensing duties on behalf of the state must follow the commissioner’s rules. This section covers which functions can be delegated, inspection requirements, and special rules for different program types.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.167/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.167/Licensed programs that receive public funding must comply with enrollment and registration requirements as part of their licensing standards. Violations can result in correction orders, nonpayment, or loss of enrollment in the public program.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.17/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.175/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.175/Foster care providers must complete two hours of training on children’s mental health before a child is placed in their home. Annual training must include at least one hour on mental health and one hour on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.18/All licensed programs that transport children must follow car seat and seat belt laws. Programs transporting children under nine must document that staff have been trained on proper car seat use.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.19/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.19/Substance use disorder treatment programs must follow HIV minimum standards, train all staff and clients on HIV, maintain referral lists for HIV services, and have written HIV policies approved by the commissioner.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.191/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.191/Substance use disorder treatment providers that want enhanced funding from the behavioral health fund must meet extra requirements. Those requirements become licensing standards that can be enforced through inspections.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1915/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.1915/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.192/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.192/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.20/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.20/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.21/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.21/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.211/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.211/Licensed programs are banned from using prone restraints, which means holding someone face-down on the floor. If a person rolls face-down during a restraint, staff must move them to a different position right away.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.22/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.22/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.23/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.23/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.63.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.24/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.24/Anyone involved in licensing activities must immediately report any suspected fraud to county investigators or the state inspector general.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.242/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.242/Substance use disorder treatment and withdrawal management programs must have a plan for treating drug overdoses, including having opioid reversal drugs (like naloxone) available and training staff to use them.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.245/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.245/Children’s residential substance use disorder treatment programs must follow specific rules, including supervising former students who help with treatment under the guidance of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.25/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.25/Children’s residential facilities and foster residence settings must be certified to receive federal Title IV-E funding under the Family First Prevention Services Act. This section sets the certification requirements for qualified residential treatment programs, sex trafficking victim services, parenting support, and supervised independent living.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.26/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.26/Children’s residential facilities can provide short-term crisis stabilization services for children under 21 who are in a mental health crisis. The facility must assess the child within 12 hours, create a crisis treatment plan within 24 hours, and have mental health professionals available.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.30/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.30/The state cannot license or renew a license for a children’s residential facility if it accepts out-of-state children without a written agreement requiring the placing entity to pay the child’s educational and medical expenses.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.40/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.40/This section has been renumbered. Its content has been moved to section 142B.65.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.41/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.41/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.66.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.42/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.42/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.67.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.50/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.50/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.70.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.51/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.51/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.71.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.52/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.52/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.72.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.53/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.53/This section has been repealed or relocated. See section 142B.74.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.65/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.65/Licensed programs serving vulnerable adults must have written policies for reporting and investigating suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. They must also create abuse prevention plans for each person they serve.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.655/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.655/This section has been repealed or relocated.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.66/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.66/Licensed programs serving children must do internal reviews when child maltreatment is reported. Staff at children’s residential facilities and foster care settings must receive annual training on how to report child maltreatment.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.70/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.70/This section defines ‘remote adult day services’ as adult day care services delivered through live two-way audio or video communication instead of in person.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.71/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.71/Adult day care centers that want to provide remote services must be licensed and approved by the commissioner. The remote service designation is voluntary and appears on the center’s license.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.72/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.72/Adult day care centers providing remote services must keep the same participant records required for in-person services and document how remote services help each person reach their care plan goals.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.73/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.73/Staff providing remote adult day services must be trained on the technology, each participant’s care plan, and must be observed by a supervisor before delivering remote services unsupervised. One staff person can serve up to eight participants by video or one participant by audio only.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.74/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.74/A person must already be receiving in-person adult day services to receive remote services from the same provider. Remote services are limited to six hours per day, and participants must receive in-person services at least once per quarter.https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.75/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-245a/245a.75/Remote adult day services must fall within the same types of services that are allowed for in-person adult day services under Minnesota Rules.