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This bill modifies existing regulations for child care centers by changing the requirement for first aid and CPR certified staff. Previously, child care centers serving more than 20 children were required to have at least one certified staff member for every 20 children. The new bill removes this specific ratio requirement and instead delegates the determination of the appropriate ratio of certificate holders to children to the Department. The bill maintains the existing mandate that child care centers must have at least one individual responsible for supervising children who holds current certificates in basic first aid (from the American Red Cross or an equivalent program) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training (from the American Heart Association or an equivalent program). This change provides the Department of Education more flexibility in setting staffing requirements for child care centers, potentially allowing for more nuanced and context-specific guidelines for ensuring child safety and proper supervision. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving child care centers time to prepare for the new regulation.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0252?ys=2025RS