Summary
Authorizes the office of children and family services to grant temporary, limited flexibility in staff-to-child ratios and group size requirements during documented workforce shortages; requires regulations for child day care centers apply to children under eighteen months of age; defines persons who may qualify to watch children during documented workforce shortages.
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 27, 2026
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SenateMar 16, 2026
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
Senate