CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1175Introduced by Assembly Member TingFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 8203 of the Education Code, relating to child care. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1175, as introduced, Ting. Child care and development services.Existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop standards for the implementation of quality child care and development services programs, as specified.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 8203 of the Education Code is amended to read:8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following:(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards.(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child.(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.(d) Family and community involvement.(e) Parent education.(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families.(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care.(j) Resource and referral services.(k) Alternative payment services.(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.(n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1175Introduced by Assembly Member TingFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 8203 of the Education Code, relating to child care. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1175, as introduced, Ting. Child care and development services.Existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop standards for the implementation of quality child care and development services programs, as specified.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1175 Introduced by Assembly Member TingFebruary 17, 2017 Introduced by Assembly Member Ting February 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 8203 of the Education Code, relating to child care. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1175, as introduced, Ting. Child care and development services. Existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop standards for the implementation of quality child care and development services programs, as specified.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions. Existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop standards for the implementation of quality child care and development services programs, as specified. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 8203 of the Education Code is amended to read:8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following:(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards.(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child.(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.(d) Family and community involvement.(e) Parent education.(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families.(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care.(j) Resource and referral services.(k) Alternative payment services.(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.(n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 8203 of the Education Code is amended to read:8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following:(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards.(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child.(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.(d) Family and community involvement.(e) Parent education.(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families.(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care.(j) Resource and referral services.(k) Alternative payment services.(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.(n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services. SECTION 1. Section 8203 of the Education Code is amended to read: ### SECTION 1. 8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following:(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards.(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child.(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.(d) Family and community involvement.(e) Parent education.(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families.(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care.(j) Resource and referral services.(k) Alternative payment services.(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.(n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services. 8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following:(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards.(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child.(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.(d) Family and community involvement.(e) Parent education.(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families.(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care.(j) Resource and referral services.(k) Alternative payment services.(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.(n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services. 8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following:(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards.(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child.(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.(d) Family and community involvement.(e) Parent education.(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families.(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care.(j) Resource and referral services.(k) Alternative payment services.(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.(n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services. 8203. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of quality shall include, but not be limited to: to, all of the following: (a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to for the ages of the children and served, and that meets applicable licensing standards. (b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and meet the developmental needs of each child. (c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of children and families. (d) Family and community involvement. (e) Parent education. (f) Efficient and effective local program administration. (g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in the child care and development program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged. (h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of children with exceptional needs and their families. (i) Support services for children, families, and providers of care. (j) Resource and referral services. (k) Alternative payment services. (l) Provision for nutritional needs of children. (m) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies. (n) Health services that include referral of children to appropriate agencies for services.