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MS HB1573

MS HB1573
Child care; create exemption to State Department of Health licensure for certain church facilities.


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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 43-20-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Child Care Facilities That Operate As Part Of A Local Church Ministry Or Religious Nonprofit School From State Licensing Requirements; To Require An Exempt Child Care Facility To Comply With Specified Requirements, Including Annual Inspections, Parental Notification And Recordkeeping, In Order To Maintain Its Exempt Status; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Inspect An Exempt Child Care Facility If It Has Reasonable Cause To Believe The Facility Is Not In Compliance With The Requirements Or That A Child's Safety Is At Risk; To Amend Section 43-20-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill creates an exemption to the State Department of Health's licensure requirements for certain child care facilities that operate as part of a local church ministry or religious nonprofit school. To maintain the exemption, these facilities must comply with specific requirements, including annual inspections, parental notification, and recordkeeping. The bill also authorizes the State Department of Health to inspect an exempt facility if it has reasonable cause to believe the facility is not in compliance or that a child's safety is at risk. The bill also amends the definition of "child care facility" in the existing law to include this new exemption.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

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