This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for evaluating and improving child care provider licensing in North Dakota. It mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to assess existing laws, administrative rules, and policies related to child care provider licensing, incorporating input from relevant stakeholders such as the Department of Health and Human Services and child care providers. Additionally, the legislative council is tasked with conducting a program evaluation of the Department of Health and Human Services' child care services, focusing on the effectiveness of current frameworks, licensing requirements, funding sources, and the implementation of recent legislation.

Furthermore, the bill creates a Child Care Services Advisory Committee within the Department of Health and Human Services to provide input on child care licensing laws and policies. This committee will consist of various representatives from child care centers, group child care, preschool programs, and legislative members, and will be responsible for reviewing and revising administrative rules related to child care licensing. The committee is required to collaborate with the department to facilitate discussions with child care providers and will provide periodic updates and a final report by June 30, 2026, after which it will dissolve.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 50-11.1-02, 50-11.1-02.1, 50-11.1-03, 50-11.1-04, 50-11.1-07.2, 50-11.1-11, 50-11.1-11.1, 50-11.1-17, 50-11.1-18, 50-11.1-23, 50-33-08
INTRODUCED: 50-11.1-02, 50-11.1-02.1, 50-11.1-03, 50-11.1-04, 50-11.1-07.2, 50-11.1-11, 50-11.1-11.1, 50-11.1-17, 50-11.1-18, 50-11.1-23, 50-33-08