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NJ A472

NJ A472
Requires licensed child care centers to provide annual notice of emergency procedure requirements.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires child care centers licenses pursuant to P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-1 et seq.) to prepare and make available a notice of the child care center's emergency procedure requirements for ensuring children's safety and for communicating such requirements in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies, to every parent or legal guardian of a child attending the center. The notice would be sent annually by certified mail, return receipt requested or by receipted first class mail addressed to the parent or legal guardian at the last known address identified in the center's records. The center would also be required to post the notice on its internet website or by other electronic means.

AI Summary

This bill requires licensed child care centers to prepare and provide annual notice of their emergency procedure requirements to the parents or legal guardians of children attending the center. The notice must be sent by certified or first-class mail and also posted on the center's website or shared by other electronic means. This is intended to ensure that parents and guardians are informed about the steps the child care center will take to ensure children's safety in case of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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