Modifies the Great Start Compensation Support Payments grant program in Minnesota.

The bill amends the Great Start Compensation Support Payments grant program in Minnesota. It requires programs to submit applications for funding, allowing paid break time, professional development, and vacation time to count as qualifying hours. Programs must also comply with all application requirements, including data submission on child care. The commissioner must establish the maximum allowed duration for provider vacations and holidays and ensure programs serve a minimum number of children, with exceptions for necessary service disruptions.

Modifies the Great Start Compensation Support Payments grant program in Minnesota.

The bill amends the Great Start Compensation Support Payments grant program in Minnesota. It requires programs to submit applications for funding, allowing paid break time, professional development, and vacation time to count as qualifying hours. Programs must also comply with all application requirements, including data submission on child care. The commissioner must establish the maximum allowed duration for provider vacations and holidays and ensure programs serve a minimum number of children, with exceptions for necessary service disruptions.