Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).

The composition of the ad hoc committee reviewing rules was changed to require a majority of members to be representatives of affected organizations and parents, removing the previous requirement for representatives from the Department of Education.

Fire safety inspection exemptions were expanded to include child care centers in school buildings certified by the school superintendent, provided the building meets specific fire safety codes.

New requirements mandate that background checks be conducted on all adult household members and child care staff members, not just the primary applicant.

A new provision allows child care facilities to temporarily operate at unlicensed locations during a disaster, subject to specific inspection timelines and approval requirements.

New rules clarify that background checks are not required for license renewals if the individual has remained continuously licensed since the last check was performed.

The deadline for submitting fingerprints for background checks was updated to September 30, 2017, with a potential extension to September 30, 2018, if a federal extension is granted.