Bill > HF3819

This bill modifies licensing inspection requirements for child care providers and establishes program integrity requirements for the child care assistance program, which helps families pay for child care. Specifically, it mandates that licensed child care centers that receive $500,000 or more in child care assistance funds in a year will undergo two unannounced in-person licensing inspections annually, with the second inspection being triggered by the funding amount, and requires these centers to use an electronic attendance and record-keeping system. Additionally, providers receiving substantial child care assistance funds will be subject to video monitoring by the state, requiring them to install security cameras in public and shared areas and notify parents about the monitoring. The bill also requires providers to sign billing forms under penalty of perjury, attesting to the accuracy of the information, and mandates that the commissioner of human services publish an annual report detailing actions taken to ensure program integrity and fraud prevention. These changes are intended to enhance oversight and accountability within the child care system, particularly for larger providers receiving significant public funding, and are set to take effect on January 15, 2027, with one provision taking effect the day after enactment.