A bill for an act relating to the timing of physical examinations for licensed or registered child care facility personnel.(Formerly SSB 1010.)
Impact
The bill is expected to enhance the health and safety standards within child care facilities in Iowa by ensuring that personnel are regularly screened for communicable diseases and overall health status. By requiring both preemployment and periodic health checks, the legislation aims to reduce the risk of illness transmission in child care settings, thereby protecting vulnerable populations, including children in care.
Summary
Senate File 126, also referred to as SF126, is a legislative bill that pertains to the health examination requirements for personnel working in licensed or registered child care facilities. The bill mandates that all personnel in such facilities must provide evidence of good health through a physical examination conducted within six months prior to their employment or within thirty days post-hire. Additionally, these health examinations must be repeated every three years thereafter to ensure ongoing compliance with health standards.
Contention
While the bill has garnered overwhelming support in the initial voting process, with a 9-0 approval from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, some potential points of contention could arise around the implementation and cost of these health examinations for both facilities and their employees. There may also be concerns regarding how the bill affects employment practicalities, particularly for individuals with controlled medical conditions that do not impair their ability to perform job functions. Such issues might lead to discussions about equitable access to employment in child care roles and the burden of health compliance on low-wage workers.
A bill for an act relating to physical examinations of personnel working in licensed or registered child care facilities. (Formerly HSB 7.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
A bill for an act relating to health facilities and health services including licensing and the certificate of need process, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1117.)