SB1313 Summary

• Amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to expand the definition of "day care center" to include schools granted membership by recognized national or multistate educational organizations.

• Specifically includes schools with membership from Association Montessori Internationale, American Montessori Society, or Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America in the exemption from day care center regulations.

• Changes language from "recognized or accredited" to "recognized, accredited, or granted membership" to clarify that membership status alone qualifies schools for the exemption.

• Applies the exemption only to educational programs serving children who have attained age 3 years and are operated by schools registered with the State Board of Education.