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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Dykema of Holliston, a petition of Hannah Kane, Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Department of Early Education and Care promulgate regulations requiring that private child care programs ensure that license-exempt programs serving infants through kindergarten-age children comply with basic health and safety standards. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure the health and safety of children in private child care programs. It defines "private child care program" and requires such programs to adopt policies and standards for the health and well-being of children in their care. The Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) is tasked with promulgating regulations, including requirements for annual staff training, staff-to-child ratios, limits on the number of infants in care, and the ability to impose civil fines and sanctions. The DEEC will also provide consultation to private child care programs and conduct regular reviews of the established rules and regulations. Additionally, the DEEC is required to collect and disseminate information to assist families in understanding the policies and procedures for both licensed/funded and private child care programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Carolyn Dykema (D)*,
Hannah Kane (R)*,
Carol Doherty (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4795 (on 05/18/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H639 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H639.pdf |
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