Establishes exemptions to the absent days limit for child care assistance programs in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish exemptions to the absent days limit for child care assistance programs. It defines "absent days limit" and "holidays limit," and outlines conditions under which child care providers can apply for an absent days limit exemption. The bill also specifies that parents may substitute other cultural or religious holidays for the ten recognized state and federal holidays. Additionally, it allows children in families where at least one parent is under 21 and lacks a high school diploma or equivalency certification to exceed the absent days limit.

Establishes exemptions to the absent days limit for child care assistance programs in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish exemptions to the absent days limit for child care assistance programs. It defines "absent days limit" and "holidays limit," and outlines conditions under which child care providers can apply for an absent days limit exemption. The bill also specifies that parents may substitute other cultural or religious holidays for the ten recognized state and federal holidays. Additionally, it allows children in families where at least one parent is under 21 and lacks a high school diploma or equivalency certification to exceed the absent days limit.