Bill > SB0085

This bill amends existing child care licensing regulations to enhance background check requirements for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes. The bill mandates that when an individual applies to work in or become part of a household in a child care setting, the state department must conduct comprehensive background checks, including reviewing databases of previous disciplinary actions, searching the national sex offender registry, checking state criminal registries for the past five years, and requesting a criminal history check from the state police. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing individuals to obtain fingerprints from local law enforcement or county sheriff's offices for submission to the state police. Individuals from outside the United States must provide equivalent clearances or sign a self-certification statement. The bill also establishes a process for individuals to request a redetermination if they are found ineligible, particularly if a disqualifying conviction has been expunged. Furthermore, the bill requires background checks to be updated every five years for continuously licensed or employed individuals, with the goal of ensuring the safety of children in child care settings by thoroughly vetting those who work with or around children.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0085