MO SB77

Neighborhood youth development programs are exempt from child care licensing provisions if affiliated with either a nationally congressionally chartered organization under Title 36, Public Law 105-225, or a nationally federated organization providing research-based curricula in a positive all-female environment

Programs must serve children ages 6-17 and provide recreational, educational, and character building activities

Programs may only charge one-time annual membership dues not exceeding $50 per year or fees for special activities like field trips and sports leagues

Programs must adopt standards for staff ratios, staff training, health and safety, conduct national criminal background checks on all employees and volunteers, and screen against the family care safety registry

Programs must inform parents that their operation is not regulated by licensing requirements and provide a process to receive and resolve parental complaints