Minnesota SF4882 requires social services agencies to provide luggage for children in foster care.

Minnesota SF4882 mandates that responsible social services agencies provide appropriate luggage for children in foster care when they enter, move within, or exit foster care, or if they otherwise need it. The luggage must be new or like-new, excluding disposable bags, trash bags, or cardboard boxes. Agencies may replace lost, stolen, or damaged luggage at their discretion. Agencies cannot reclaim the provided luggage. The bill also requires annual compliance reports to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson, effective January 1, 2027.

Minnesota SF4882 requires social services agencies to provide luggage for children in foster care.

Minnesota SF4882 mandates that responsible social services agencies provide appropriate luggage for children in foster care when they enter, move within, or exit foster care, or if they otherwise need it. The luggage must be new or like-new, excluding disposable bags, trash bags, or cardboard boxes. Agencies may replace lost, stolen, or damaged luggage at their discretion. Agencies cannot reclaim the provided luggage. The bill also requires annual compliance reports to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson, effective January 1, 2027.