Special Transportation Services (STS) updates
Let’s talk about: Changes to the NETStudy 2.0 background study application process
The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently updated the background study process to align with federal requirements. The updates will go into effect July 14, 2025.
What changed?
Currently, study subjects have 14 days to complete the consent disclosure and the fingerprinting and photograph requirement. When an entity user submits a background study application on or after July 14, the study subject must complete the consent and disclosure within four days. Once the entity submits the applicant-initiated application, they will have 10 days to have their fingerprints and photograph captured.
Study subjects who initiate their own background study application will continue to complete the consent and disclosure in the applicant portal when filling out their application. Once the entity submits the applicant-initiated application, the study subject will then have 10 days to have their fingerprints and photograph captured. Refer to the Consent and Disclosure FAQ page for more information.
Refer to the Consent and Disclosure FAQs page for more information.
Future updates
The Background Studies Division will provide a weekly reminder of this change every week through Monday, July 14.
More information
If you have questions or need additional instruction, please call the Contact Center at 651-431-6620 or email them at dhs.netstudy2@state.mn.us.
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