House Bill No. introduced by M. Caferro amends Section 52-2-735 of the Montana Code Annotated to allow day-care centers to adopt a policy regarding the acceptance of children with certain immunization exceptions. Specifically, the bill permits day-care centers that care for children under one year of age or those at risk of severe illness from communicable diseases to determine whether to accept exemptions as outlined in 20-5-405(1). Additionally, the bill mandates that these centers provide notice to parents or guardians about any policy they adopt concerning immunization exemptions.

The bill also includes provisions for local public health authorities to provide training to day-care center providers and employees on health hazards, with the option to issue certificates upon successful completion. Furthermore, it allows for inspections in lieu of training and requires applicants for a day-care center license to submit a certificate of approval from local public health authorities. The local public health authority may charge a reasonable fee for inspections or training, ensuring that the licensing process remains accessible while maintaining health standards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 52-2-735
HB0747_1(1): 52-2-735
HB0747_1(2): 52-2-735
HB0747_1(3): 52-2-735
HB0747_1: 52-2-735