Subd. 5. Provider choice.

Parents may choose child care providers as defined under section 142E.01, subdivision 22 , that best meet the needs of their family. Counties shall make resources available to parents in choosing quality child care services. Counties may require a parent to sign a release stating their knowledge and responsibilities in choosing a legal provider described under section 142E.01, subdivision 22 . When a county knows that a particular provider is unsafe, or that the circumstances of the child care arrangement chosen by the parent are unsafe, the county may deny a child care subsidy. A county may not restrict access to a general category of provider allowed under section 142E.01, subdivision 22 .