Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4192

Introduced
2/26/24  

Caption

Children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs priority requirement; school age-care revenue eligibility and uses modification; appropriating money

Impact

The implications of SF4192 on state laws are substantial, particularly in how funding for school-age care programs is allocated and managed. The bill proposes modifications to eligibility criteria and permissible uses of revenue for these programs, which may shift organizational structures and resources usually directed towards other demographics. The appropriations appear to focus on securing adequate resources for foster care children, which may lead to a reallocation of funds from other areas.

Summary

SF4192 aims to establish priority requirements for children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs. The bill emphasizes the significance of providing educational support and care opportunities to foster children, ensuring they are not overlooked in the availability of essential programs. By focusing on this vulnerable population, the legislation seeks to alleviate the hardships faced by children in state custody and promote their educational development.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding SF4192 revolve around the potential impact on existing school-age care programs and the resource management strategies of educational institutions. Critics may argue that while the initiative to support foster children is commendable, it necessitates thorough discussion on the management of funding and prioritization amid competing needs within the education system. Effective implementation will require a careful balance to ensure that other students’ needs are also addressed.

Companion Bills

MN HF3364

Similar To Priority required for children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs, school-age care revenue eligibility and uses modified, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF3364

Priority required for children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs, school-age care revenue eligibility and uses modified, and money appropriated.

MN HF3721

School-age care programs expanded, and school-age care levy modified.

MN SF3922

School-aged care programs allowance to provide preschool care provision and school aged care revenue increase

MN SF2401

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2400

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2399

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2398

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF579

Lead testing and remediation requirements in schools modification and appropriation

MN SF53

Child care stabilization base grants modification and appropriation; early learning scholarship eligibility modification

MN SF5380

Lead in school drinking water requirements modifications and account establishment in special revenue fund; appropriating money

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