Bill > HB464

This bill amends Ohio's child care licensing regulations to explicitly exempt family child care providers who are certified by any branch of the United States armed forces, including the United States Coast Guard, from the state's child care licensing requirements. Currently, the law requires child care centers, type A family child care homes, and type B family child care homes to be licensed by the director of children and youth, with certain specific exemptions. By adding this provision, the bill ensures that military-certified child care providers operating on or near military installations can provide care without needing to obtain a separate state license, potentially making it easier for military families to access child care services. The bill represents a targeted approach to reducing administrative burden for military-affiliated child care providers while maintaining the overall goal of ensuring child safety through alternative certification methods.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb464