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Introduced
12/12/2024
12/12/2024
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to child care and early learning providers; amending s. 170.201, F.S.; providing an exemption for public and private preschools from specified special assessments levied by a municipality; defining the term "preschool"; amending s. 402.305, F.S.; revising licensing standards for all licensed child care facilities and minimum standards and training requirements for child care personnel; requiring the Department of Children and Families to conduct specified screenings of child care personnel within a specified timeframe and issue provisional approval of such personnel under certain conditions; providing an exception; revising minimum standards for sanitation and safety of child care facilities; removing provisions relating to educating parents and children about specified topics; removing provisions relating to specialized child care facilities for the care of mildly ill children; amending s. 402.306, F.S.; requiring a county commission to annually affirm certain decisions; amending s. 402.3115, F.S.; expanding the types of providers to be considered when developing and implementing a plan to eliminate duplicative and unnecessary inspections; revising requirements for an abbreviated inspection plan for hb47-03-c3 CS/ certain child care facilities; amending s. 402.313, F.S.; removing a provision requiring family child care homes to annually provide proof that immunization records are kept current to the department; removing a provision requiring the department to institute a certain media campaign for specified purposes; removing provisions requiring family child care homes to provide specified information to parents; removing provisions requiring the department to develop a specified flyer; amending s. 402.3131, F.S.; removing a provision requiring the department to provide a brochure on large family child care homes for distribution to the general public; removing provisions requiring large family child care homes to provide specified information to parents of children attending the large family child care homes; amending s. 402.316, F.S.; providing that certain child care facilities are exempt from specified requirements; authorizing certain exempt child care facilities to submit an application for licensure to the department or a local licensing agency; requiring the department and the local licensing agency to adopt rules; amending s. 627.70161, F.S.; defining the term "large family child care home"; prohibiting a residential property insurance policy from providing coverage for hb47-03-c3 CS/ certain claims in connection with large family child care homes; prohibiting an insurer from denying, canceling, or refusing to renew a policy for residential property insurance solely on the basis that the policyholder or applicant operates a large family child care home; amending ss. 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.302, 402.309, 402.310, 402.312, 402.315, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.59, 1002.82, 1002.83, 1002.84, 1002.88, 1002.895, 1002.92, 1002.93, 1002.945, and 1002.95, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill updates and modifies various statutes related to child care and early learning providers in Florida. The bill comprehensively revises regulations for child care facilities, family child care homes, and large family child care homes, focusing on several key areas. It modifies licensing standards, background screening requirements, training protocols for child care personnel, and administrative procedures. For instance, the bill introduces a new screening process that requires the Department of Children and Families to complete background checks within 3 business days and provides a 45-day provisional-hire status for new personnel. The legislation also updates training requirements for child care workers, including mandatory courses on child development, health and safety, and early literacy. Additionally, the bill removes certain administrative requirements like mandated educational materials about influenza and child drop-off safety, streamlining reporting processes. The bill also addresses insurance and zoning considerations for family child care homes, ensuring they cannot be unfairly denied residential property insurance solely based on their child care operations. These changes aim to maintain child safety standards while reducing bureaucratic burdens on child care providers, ultimately supporting the accessibility and quality of early childhood care and education in Florida.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (3)
Health & Human Services Committee (H), Health Care Budget Subcommittee (H), Human Services Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 738 (on 04/30/2025)
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