HB 1323 Summary

• Establishes eligibility requirements for child care providers receiving federal Child Care and Development Fund voucher payments, including criminal background checks, safe facility standards, and staff training requirements.

• Requires providers to maintain compliance with food, health, safety, and sanitation standards including proper staffing ratios, CPR/first aid certification, and safe sleeping practices for infants.

• Creates a disciplinary process allowing the division to suspend or revoke provider eligibility for violations, with 30-day notice, opportunity for informal meeting, and administrative hearing rights within 60 days.

• Mandates immediate suspension and emergency closure orders for violations posing immediate threat to child safety, with parent notification requirements.

• Requires employees and volunteers to report suspected child abuse or neglect to child protective services and local law enforcement immediately.