Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires child care providers notify parents when serious risk to the child occurs.

Highlights:

• Requires that licensed child care providers notify parents and caretakers of serious risk to the health or safety of a child receiving care at their center if the Department of Job and Family Services determines there was serious risk involved (Sec. 1).

• Requires that licensed child care providers notify caretakers within 30 days of the department’s determination (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the notice includes a statement to inform caretakers to visit the department website for more information about the determination (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the use of either a written or electronic notice to caretakers (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the licensed child care provider provides a copy of the notice to the Department of Job and Family Services (Sec. 1).

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