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GA HB953

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Billy Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all day-care centers, family day-care homes, and group day-care homes in Georgia to perform an annual self-inspection of their facilities during the second week of July
  • Program directors must maintain annual records of self-inspections and make them available to the Department of Early Care and Learning upon request, including any receipts or documentation from third parties that addressed deficiencies
  • Mandated inspection items include changing batteries in smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, inspecting vehicle tires, checking electrical outlet coverings, examining playground equipment, and ensuring first aid kits are stocked in each room
  • Requires facilities to plan, implement, and practice all disaster drills and evacuation plans at least once during the school year
  • Requires inspection of furniture, toys, window blind cords (for strangulation prevention), and infant equipment such as seats, swings, strollers, and high chairs to ensure good working order and operable safety restraints

Legislative Description

Early care and learning; annual inspections of day-care centers, family day-care homes, and group day-care homes; require

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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