Bill > S0772

This bill amends existing state law to require the General Assembly to annually appropriate funding for additional child care licensing inspectors in order to meet the national standard recommended by the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA). Specifically, the bill aims to ensure that the state has one child care licensing inspector for every 50 to 60 child care providers, which is considered the recommended average nationwide. Currently, the law already requires funding for various child care support activities such as provider training, technical assistance, and monitoring. The new provision would add a specific requirement to hire more inspectors to improve oversight of child care facilities. By adding this language to the existing statute, the bill seeks to enhance the state's ability to monitor and maintain quality standards in child care settings by increasing the number of licensing inspectors proportionate to the number of child care providers.

Education

https://status.rilegislature.gov/