1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; mandating mental health training for foster parents;
1.3 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [245A.175] MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
1.6 	Child foster care providers licensed by the commissioner of human services must 
1.7 	complete two hours of training prior to licensure that addresses the causes, symptoms, 
1.8 	and key warning signs of mental health disorders; cultural considerations; and effective 
1.9 	approaches for dealing with a child's behavior. At least one hour of the annual 12-hour 
1.10 	training requirement for foster parents must be completed each year on children's mental 
1.11 	health issues and treatment. Training curriculum shall be approved by the commissioner 
1.12 	of human services.