The bill amends the 1973 PA 116, which regulates child care organizations in Michigan, by introducing new definitions and clarifications for terms such as "child care staff member," "child care organization," "child caring institution," and "child placing agency." It specifies the roles and responsibilities of individuals with unsupervised access to children and outlines the types of organizations that qualify as child care entities, while excluding certain facilities like detention centers from this classification. The bill also details the licensing process, emphasizing the necessity of criminal history checks for child care personnel and establishing definitions for "original license" and "provisional license."

Additionally, the bill mandates that aftercare services be provided for at least six months post-discharge and requires programs to be accredited by an independent not-for-profit organization. It sets criteria for family and group child care homes to qualify for increased capacity, including the requirement of holding a current license and having operated for a minimum of 29 consecutive months. The department is granted the authority to rescind increased capacity under specific conditions, such as licensing issues, and provides an appeal process for such actions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the safety, quality, and oversight of child care services in Michigan, ensuring that organizations meet established standards and that staff members are properly vetted.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 722.111
House Introduced Bill: 722.111
As Passed by the House: 722.111