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This bill modifies regulations regarding child care center attendance eligibility by creating new exceptions for part-day school-age programs. Specifically, the bill allows part-day programs to operate differently for children who are either (1) eligible to attend kindergarten within 90 days before the upcoming school year, or (2) currently attending kindergarten and under 16 years old. A "part-day school-age program" is defined as a program operating for less than 90 consecutive days per calendar year. The bill exempts these specific programs from certain existing child care center regulations outlined in 55 Pa. Code § 3270.3a, which previously governed such programs more strictly. By creating these exceptions, the bill provides more flexibility for short-term, school-age child care programs, potentially making it easier for such programs to operate with reduced regulatory burden. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, allowing child care providers time to understand and implement the new rules.

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