Supports children's development and assists in preparation for kindergarten entry, early childhood education programs, services that are offered throughout Minnesota school districts, and Head Start locations for children birth to five years and their families. These programs are administered by Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and included in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening, Early Head Start and Head Start, Infant and Toddler Intervention/Preschool Special Education and the School Readiness program. MDE serves as the lead agency for Part C Infant and Toddler Intervention Services. The special education division provides leadership to ensure a high-quality education for Minnesota's children and youth with disabilities. Specialists help students, parents, educators and administrators through guidance, training and sharing best practices in areas including educational programs in care and treatment facilities, secondary transition and statewide assessment for student in special education.

Oversees the recording of business documents, including those related to entities and financing statements for business loans. Ensures proper filing and long-term preservation of the state's official documents, maintaining their accessibility and legal integrity. Additionally, it provides a range of publications concerning the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and business entities. Publications are available to the public, with some offered free of charge and others for a fee.

- Staff of veterinarians and agriculture experts investigate disease occurrences statewide and help livestock producers prevent disease - Staff members available to speak to groups on a variety of topics such as rabies, carcass disposal, anthrax, emergency planning and biosecurity - Emergency planning with other government agencies for a major animal disease outbreak, domestic or foreign - Licensing of pounds and humane societies as required by law