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FL H0447
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Thad Altman
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AI Summary
- Child care facilities licensed or certified by a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Coast Guard are exempted from Florida state licensing requirements under ss. 402.301–402.319
- Exempt facilities must still comply with child care personnel screening requirements under ss. 402.305 and 402.3055, or with equivalent or more stringent screening standards; failure to comply results in loss of the exemption
- Child care providers exempt under the new military/Coast Guard provision and DoD-certified child development programs on military installations are exempted from state inspection requirements under s. 1002.88
- Conforming changes to ss. 1002.55, 1002.82, and 1002.88 broaden references from "faith-based" to general child care providers exempt from licensure under s. 402.316, ensuring military-affiliated facilities are eligible for school readiness and prekindergarten programs
- Effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Child Care Facilities Exempt from Licensing
Last Action
Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee2/1/2023
Full Bill Text
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