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This bill modifies the Child Care Organizations Act by updating and expanding definitions related to child care facilities and personnel. The bill introduces more comprehensive definitions for terms like "child care center," "child care staff member," and "minor child," which now include broader categories of individuals and care settings. Notably, the definition of "minor child" is expanded to include not only individuals under 18 years old, but also certain individuals up to 21 years old who are in specific residential care situations, such as foster homes or child caring institutions. The bill also adds new definitions like "guardian" and "licensee designee" and updates terminology related to various types of child care organizations. A key change is the restructuring of definitions for different types of child care homes and facilities, providing more precise descriptions of their operational parameters, such as the number of children they can care for and the types of care they can provide. The bill aims to provide clearer, more comprehensive guidelines for licensing and regulating child care organizations, with a focus on ensuring child safety and establishing clear standards for care providers.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0480