Minnesota SF446 modifies standards for out-of-home respite care services for children.

Minnesota SF446 modifies home and community-based services standards for out-of-home respite care services for children. It mandates that such services be provided in a licensed setting, unless exempt. Exemptions apply if all background studies are completed and a case manager assesses the residential setting. Children must have individual bedrooms, except for siblings. Services cannot be provided to more than four children at once or to children and adults over 21 in the same residence. The bill also limits the number of unlicensed settings a child can receive services in per year.

Minnesota SF446 modifies standards for out-of-home respite care services for children.

Minnesota SF446 modifies home and community-based services standards for out-of-home respite care services for children. It mandates that such services be provided in a licensed setting, unless exempt. Exemptions apply if all background studies are completed and a case manager assesses the residential setting. Children must have individual bedrooms, except for siblings. Services cannot be provided to more than four children at once or to children and adults over 21 in the same residence. The bill also limits the number of unlicensed settings a child can receive services in per year.