Bill > HB2895

This bill amends the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act by making several key modifications to existing regulations for child care centers. Specifically, the bill provides a one-year probationary period for individuals replacing a master teacher, with the possibility of a one-year extension if the person is actively working towards meeting educational qualifications. The bill also requires directors to appoint a probationary master teacher within 60 days of a position becoming vacant. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that when calculating license capacity and Star level requirements for master teachers, after-school care children should not be included in the count. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for child care centers in staffing and maintaining educational standards, while ensuring that directors have a reasonable timeframe to fill critical teaching positions. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving child care facilities ample time to prepare for and implement these new provisions.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2895&Session=2600