Senate Bill 2104 Summary

• Amends North Dakota Century Code sections related to early childhood services regulation, including definitions, licensing requirements, and oversight procedures for child care providers

• Replaces terminology "authorized agent" with "applicant" and "services required" with "confirmed decision" throughout early childhood services statutes; establishes clearer language for program operators and licensees

• Modifies licensing fee structure and timelines: applicants must submit fees 60-90 days before license expiration (double fee if submitted late) and allows applicant-friendly changes to clarify program types and staff member definitions

• Establishes early childhood inclusion support services program offering direct payments and technical assistance to providers serving children with disabilities or developmental delays; expands workforce development, quality improvement, and training support systems

• Updates child abuse and neglect notification procedures requiring the department to notify parents and providers when confirmed decisions involve early childhood program staff or household members, with provisions for law enforcement request delays up to 60 days