The bill establishes a pilot program coordinated by the Department of Administration, in collaboration with the Kansas Children's Cabinet and the Department of Health and Environment, to provide health services to child care providers working in licensed entities. The program will offer telehealth consultation services to eligible child care providers, including family child care homes and day care centers, with specific income and insurance criteria. Additionally, accepted providers will receive up to $100 per month for prescription medication costs. The program is set to expand its services over the next few fiscal years, ultimately including all qualifying child care providers by 2028. The Kansas Children's Cabinet is also tasked with seeking grant funding to help offset program costs.

Furthermore, the bill aims to ensure uniform standards for licensed child care across the state, prohibiting local governments from imposing stricter regulations than those established by state law. It includes provisions for the operation and maintenance of child care facilities, emphasizing health, safety, and welfare standards. The bill also mandates that child care facilities maintain proper immunization records for children and provides for training programs for child care providers. Notably, it repeals existing law K.S.A. 65-508, which previously governed certain aspects of child care facilities, and introduces new regulations to enhance the quality and safety of child care services in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-508