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This bill amends the Child Care Licensing Act to enhance safety and operational standards for child care providers. Key provisions include strengthening requirements for background checks for all child care staff, including allowing prospective staff to begin working under supervision while checks are pending, and making these background check results portable between employers. The bill also modifies the complaint tracking system to include licensing violations found through various investigation methods. Importantly, it allows volunteers to be included in staff-to-child ratios, provided they undergo the same background checks as paid staff and meet certain qualifications, with specific rules for volunteers in unsupervised roles. This provision for volunteers is temporary, set to expire on December 31, 2028. Additionally, the bill prohibits local governments (political subdivisions) from imposing residency requirements on family child care homes.

Health and Social Services

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