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RI H7908
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maryann Shallcross-Smith
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AI Summary
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Licensed child care facilities applying for BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) ratings must have their final star level determined by averaging all applicable standards
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Department of Human Services must ensure the rating calculation methodology is transparent, publicly available, and consistently applied to all participating facilities
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Nationally accredited child care facilities automatically receive a five-star rating through QRIS, and this provision is preserved under the new averaging system
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Department must promulgate rules and regulations covering calculation methodology, appeals process, and public reporting of ratings
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Applies to licensed child care centers, family child care homes, group family child care homes, and licensed school-age programs
Legislative Description
Requires BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all standards, ensure transparent scoring methods, and preserve automatic five-star ratings for nationally accredited programs.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
3/13/2026