Bill > HB1277

This bill modifies Indiana's child care regulations by expanding the definition of child care providers and creating a new registration pathway for child care centers. Specifically, the bill allows child care centers to be exempt from licensure if they comply with all the requirements for child care ministries, including registration. The bill also changes the process for voucher payments, allowing a provider to remain eligible to receive payments until a final determination is made about their license or eligibility status. Key provisions include allowing registered child care centers to be considered providers, expanding the types of child care centers that can be exempt from traditional licensing, and providing more flexibility in the administrative process for child care providers. The bill aims to streamline child care regulations while maintaining safety standards by requiring registration, background checks, and compliance with existing child care regulations. These changes could potentially make it easier for child care centers to operate and receive state funding while still ensuring basic safety and quality standards are met.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1277/details