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ND SB2080
Bill
Status
3/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Redefines "self-declaration" to allow care for up to 5 children through age 11 (with no more than 3 under age 24 months), expanding from the previous limit of 3 children under age 24 months.
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Increases licensing thresholds from 18 to 30 children for group child care facilities and raises the child care center threshold to more than 30 children.
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Requires background investigations and criminal record checks for applicants and all individuals living in private residences where early childhood services will be provided.
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Adds an exemption allowing individuals providing care solely for their own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins to avoid criminal history record checks.
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Establishes an early childhood services inclusion grant program to support licensed providers caring for children with disabilities or developmental delays by funding staffing needs and facility modifications, with a grant review committee including representatives from state departments, child care organizations, and parents.
Legislative Description
The definition of self-declaration, early childhood services license requirements, prerequisites for issuance of a license or self-declaration, background investigations, penalty for provision of services, and the early childhood services inclusion support services and grant program.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/18
3/19/2015