The proposed bill, HB2227, introduces a formal registration process for out-of-school time (OST) program providers that are exempt from child care facility licensure but wish to receive federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) assistance. Key changes from current law include mandatory compliance with health and safety standards, background checks for all staff and volunteers, and the establishment of specific staff-to-youth ratios. The Department of Health Services (DHS) will oversee this registration process, conduct annual unannounced inspections, and has the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke registrations, with a structured appeals process in place.

Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "child care personnel" to include all employees and volunteers at registered OST providers, imposing fingerprinting requirements on them. It specifies that registration fees will be allocated, with 90% going to the Health Services Licensing Fund and 10% to the state General Fund. Overall, HB2227 aims to enhance the regulatory framework for OST programs, ensuring better compliance, safety, and quality of care for children in these programs.

Statutes affected:
House Engrossed Version: 36-883.02, 36-884, 46-801, 41-1758.07, 8-201, 41-619.55, 36-895, 15-771, 36-883.04, 15-802, 36-882, 36-896