Bill > H275

This bill requires private early education and care programs licensed by the state, including school-aged child care programs, child care centers, and family child care homes, to provide clear and transparent pricing information on their websites. Specifically, these programs must display their standard rate of attendance per child and per level on a publicly available website. For programs without a website, they must disclose their standard rates upon reasonable inquiry. The bill allows programs to note that prices are subject to change and can provide an estimate, but the listed price should be reasonably accurate. The new requirement will take effect one year after the bill is enacted, giving child care providers time to implement the necessary website updates or pricing disclosure procedures. The goal of this legislation appears to be increasing transparency in child care costs, helping parents more easily understand and compare the pricing of different child care options.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H275