Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given unless the specific context indicates otherwise.
(b) "Advanced training" means training provided to a local child protection worker after the person has performed an initial six months of employment as a child protection worker.
(c) "Child protection agency" means an agency authorized to receive reports, conduct assessments and investigations, and make determinations pursuant to this chapter.
(d) "Child protection services" means the receipt and assessment of reports of maltreatment and the provision of services to families and children when maltreatment has occurred or when there is risk of maltreatment. These services include:
(1) the assessment of risk to a child alleged to have been maltreated;
(2) interviews of any person alleged to have maltreated a child and the child or children involved in the report, and interviews with persons having facts or knowledge necessary to assess the level of risk to a child and the need for protective intervention;
(3) the gathering of written or evidentiary materials;
(4) the recording of case findings and determinations; and
(5) other actions required by this chapter, administrative rule, or agency policy.
(e) "Competency-based training" means a course of instruction that provides both information and skills practice which is based upon clearly stated and measurable instructional objectives and which requires demonstration of the achievement of a particular standard of skills and knowledge for satisfactory completion.
(f) "Foundation training" means training provided to a local child protection worker after the person has begun to perform child protection duties but before the expiration of six months of employment as a child protection worker. This foundation training must occur during the performance of job duties and must include an evaluation of the employee's application of skills and knowledge.
Subd. 2. Training program; development. The commissioner of human services shall develop a program of competency-based foundation and advanced training for child protection workers if funds are appropriated to the commissioner for this purpose.
1Sp2020 c 2 art 7 s 37
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 260E — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Minors
Section 260E.02 — Multidisciplinary Child Protection Team.
Section 260E.03 — Definitions.
Section 260E.05 — Cultural Practices.
Section 260E.055 — Duty To Report; Private Or Public Youth Recreation Program.
Section 260E.06 — Maltreatment Reporting.
Section 260E.065 — Training For Reporters.
Section 260E.07 — Retaliation Prohibited.
Section 260E.08 — Criminal Penalties For Failure To Report; Civil Penalty For Making False Report.
Section 260E.09 — Reporting Requirements.
Section 260E.10 — Notification To Reporters.
Section 260E.11 — Agency Designated To Receive Reports.
Section 260E.13 — Report To Ombudsman.
Section 260E.14 — Agency Responsible For Screening And Assessment Or Investigation.
Section 260E.15 — Screening Guidelines.
Section 260E.16 — Timeline For Screening.
Section 260E.17 — Response Path Assignment.
Section 260E.18 — Notice To Child's Tribe.
Section 260E.19 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 260E.20 — Agency Duties Regarding Investigation And Assessment.
Section 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports.
Section 260E.23 — Documenting Interviews With Child Maltreatment Victims.
Section 260E.24 — Conclusion Of Family Assessment Or Family Investigation By Local Welfare Agency.
Section 260E.25 — Provision Of Medical Care.
Section 260E.26 — Provision Of Child Protective Services.
Section 260E.27 — Consultation With The County Attorney.
Section 260E.28 — Conducting Investigation In Facility Or School.
Section 260E.29 — Notification Requirements For Schools And Facilities.
Section 260E.30 — Conclusion Of School Or Facility Investigation.
Section 260E.31 — Reporting Of Prenatal Exposure To Controlled Substances.
Section 260E.32 — Toxicology Tests Required.
Section 260E.33 — Reconsideration And Appeal Of Maltreatment Determination Following Investigation.
Section 260E.35 — Data Practices.
Section 260E.36 — Specialized Training And Education Required.