Bill > LB274

This bill modifies the Child Care Licensing Act to enhance liability insurance requirements and inspection procedures for child care providers in Nebraska. The key changes include increasing the minimum liability insurance coverage from $100,000 to $200,000 per occurrence and mandating that providers maintain this coverage continuously while children are in their care. During unannounced annual or semi-annual inspections, inspectors will now be required to verify current liability insurance documentation. If a provider cannot provide proof of insurance or has allowed coverage to lapse, they will receive a three-business-day notice to submit documentation; failure to do so will result in license suspension. The bill also clarifies that state or local government child care providers can use risk retention groups, risk management pools, or self-insurance to meet these requirements. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions requiring background checks for child care staff, including criminal history checks, sex offender registry searches, and checks of state-based child abuse and neglect registries. These changes aim to ensure higher safety standards and financial protection for children in licensed child care facilities by strengthening insurance and inspection requirements.

Health and Social Services

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