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MO SB720
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jolie Justus
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 210.027, RSMo, to expand requirements for child-care providers receiving state or federal funds for fee assistance
- Requires the Department of Social Services to establish a publicly available website with provider-specific information including inspection dates, violation history, compliance actions, and consumer education materials
- Establishes or designates one parent hotline for submitting complaints about child care providers and authorizes revocation of provider registration for due cause
- Requires providers to meet minimum standards including being at least 18 years old, complying with fire/health/building codes, having emergency preparedness plans, tuberculosis testing, and smoke detectors
- Mandates unscheduled annual onsite monitoring of providers and requires development of a transparent quality indicator system allowing parents to differentiate between providers based on registration status, health/safety compliance, violation nature, curricula use, and staff education requirements
Legislative Description
Adds new requirements for state-funded child care providers
Last Action
Voted Do Pass H Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee
4/15/2014
Committee Referrals
Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities4/8/2014
Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight3/26/2014
Seniors, Families and Pensions1/30/2014
Full Bill Text
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