CHILD CARE DIRECTORS
Summary
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a licensed day care center may hire an individual who is in the process of completing the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules as an Interim Conditional Child Care Director for a period of 12 months. Requires the hired individual to provide documentation that shows that the individual is enrolled in courses that meet the requirements set forth in administrative rules. Provides that the individual shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Provides that during the 12-month employment period, an Interim Conditional Child Care Director with specified qualifications is exempt from the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
3
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Child Welfare
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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