Bill > HB1253

This bill makes several key changes to child care regulations in Indiana. First, it extends the expiration of waivers or variances from two to three years after they become effective. The bill removes the previous requirement that child care programs operated by schools can only serve children of students or employees, allowing schools more flexibility in providing child care services. By June 30, 2026, the Division of Family Resources must establish a new organizational license category for multi-site child care centers operating under one owner, which will streamline the licensing process by allowing owners to submit a single application, pay one fee, and receive unique location numbers while maintaining separate health and safety monitoring for each site. The bill also provides protections for existing child care properties, preventing them from being required to comply with new building, fire safety, or equipment laws before July 1, 2025, or two years after their initial inspection. Additionally, child care homes licensed to operate in a Class 2 structure before July 1, 2025, may continue operating in that structure despite potential new regulations. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens, provide more flexibility for child care providers, and maintain existing operational structures for child care facilities.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1253/details