Modifies relative foster care licensing, training, and background study requirements in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to modify requirements for relative foster care licensing, training, and background studies. It specifies that only the individual related to the child must be licensed if they have a domestic partner but are not married. It also mandates that background studies on household members be conducted according to certain sections. Training requirements for foster family and treatment foster care settings include mental health disorders, cultural considerations, and effective approaches for dealing with a child's behaviors.

Modifies relative foster care licensing, training, and background study requirements in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to modify requirements for relative foster care licensing, training, and background studies. It specifies that only the individual related to the child must be licensed if they have a domestic partner but are not married. It also mandates that background studies on household members be conducted according to certain sections. Training requirements for foster family and treatment foster care settings include mental health disorders, cultural considerations, and effective approaches for dealing with a child's behaviors.