The bill amends Section 42-12-25 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-12, which pertains to the Department of Human Services. It introduces new provisions for childcare training, accreditation, technical assistance, and monitoring. The General Assembly is required to annually appropriate funding to the Department of Human Services for the hiring of additional state childcare licensing inspectors to meet the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) childcare providers. This increase in inspectors aims to enhance oversight and ensure quality in childcare services. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
3024: 42-12-25