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OK SB806

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all licensed child care centers to follow Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutrition standards for infants.

  • Mandates children receive at least 60 cumulative minutes per day of moderate and vigorous physical activity during full-day programs, including daily outdoor activity when possible.

  • Prohibits screen time (television, movies, cellular phones, video games, computers, and other digital devices) for children under 2 years of age, with exceptions for physical activity media, homework, e-readers, smart boards for hands-on learning, occasional special activities, and assistive technology for children with disabilities.

  • Requires infants under 6 months of age to have daily time in prone position and daily opportunities to freely explore indoor and outdoor environments under adult supervision.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Child care; providing nutrition standards; eliminating screen time. Effective date.

Last Action

Request for conference rescinded; returned to House Amendments

5/8/2017

Committee Referrals

Children, Youth, and Family Services3/27/2017
Health and Human Services2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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