- AB 72 – Bates: Prohibits R&R agencies, within 2 business days of notification, from making referrals to child care facilities with a revocation or temporary suspension order or which have been placed on probation. [When such a case occurs, the R&R also has to notify the alternative payment program and county welfare departments that pay for CalWORKs as well as the parents]. Providers are required to post their licenses in a prominent, publicly accessible location.
- AB 1240 – Mullin: Increases the fine for allowing an individual to own, operate, live at, work, or volunteer at a community care facility (including child care and foster care) without a clearance or failing to submit fingerprints. The fine has been increased from $100 per violation to $100 per day.
- AB 2525 – Education Committee Education Omnibus: Lowers the age eligibility for child care and development services from 13 to 12. Has other measures included.
- SB 1313 – Kuehl: This bill clarifies that the willful harming or injuring of a child or the endangering of the person or health of a child constitutes reportable abuse. Has more clarifications regarding mandated reporting.
If you have questions about these bills or would like to see the complete summaries, call Charlene Blackburn (R&R Program Director) 464-8311, Amber Davis (DNCo Dept. Social Services – Community Care Licensing) 464-3191, or visit On the Capitol Doorstep. |