Minn. Stat. § 354.096: FAMILY LEAVE.

Subdivision 1. Certification.

Upon granting a family leave to a member, an employing unit must certify the leave to the association on a form specified by the executive director.

Subd. 2. Payment.

Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, a member who is granted a family leave under United States Code, title 42, section 12631, may receive allowable service credit for the leave by making payment under section 354.72.

Subd. 3. Subsequent eligibility.

The member shall return to public service after the leave period under United States Code, title 42, section 12631, to receive allowable service for a subsequent authorized family leave.