Children - As introduced, reduces the time in which the department of children's services has to determine whether a temporary childcare licensee has complied with all regulations to receive a permanent childcare license from 90 days from the date the temporary license was issued to 80 days. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 13; Title 37; Title 49; Title 62; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 1365 shortens the timeframe for Tennessee's Department of Children's Services to determine if temporary childcare licensees have met all regulations for a permanent license, reducing it from 90 to 80 days. This change directly affects childcare providers holding temporary licenses who are seeking permanent authorization. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee law (notably TCA § 37-5-502(d)(3)) to implement this deadline reduction. The policy change streamlines the licensing process without altering the underlying regulatory requirements for childcare facilities.