Children: child care; fingerprint requirement for child care licensees; expand locations to obtain. Amends sec. 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115n).
Impact
If enacted, SB0469 will significantly strengthen the legal framework surrounding child care services in Michigan. This modification means that all individuals applying for or renewing licenses to operate a child care facility will undergo a more rigorous background check process. By mandating checks on sex offender registries and requiring fingerprints to assess criminal history, the bill enhances the protective measures in place to filter out individuals who may pose a threat to child safety. This move has considerable implications for state law, as it could lead to improved safety standards and accountability within the child care sector.
Summary
Senate Bill 0469 aims to amend the existing 1973 Public Act 116, which provides for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations. This bill specifically amends Section 5n to enhance the oversight and regulation of individuals involved in child care settings, ensuring that thorough criminal history checks are conducted to bolster the safety of children. It also includes provisions for obtaining fingerprints and checking against national sex offender registries as part of the licensing process for child care centers, group homes, and family homes. The intent is to enforce stricter compliance with safety measures for those who work directly with children in any child care capacity.
Contention
The bill has sparked discussions and debate regarding privacy and the extent of background checks within child care regulations. Some stakeholders may raise concerns about the burden this places on child care providers and staff, particularly regarding the requirement for frequent resubmission of fingerprints and background checks. Additionally, critics might argue that the bill's provisions could inadvertently exclude otherwise qualified individuals who may have minor past infractions that do not reflect their suitability for working with children. Thus, while the primary aim of the bill is to protect children, it also raises important questions about the balance between safety and access in the child care industry.
Children: child care; passing along fees for criminal background checks to certain childcare employees to the employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 5d & 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115d & 722.115n).
Children: child care; passing along fees for criminal background checks to certain childcare employees to the employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 5d & 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115d & 722.115n).
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Children: child care; definitions in the child care organizations act; revise. Amends secs. 1 & 9 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 & 722.119) & repeals sec. 17a of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.127a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0692'24
Children: child care; emergency safety intervention in a children's therapeutic group home; modify conditions for. Amends secs. 1, 2b & 2c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 et seq.).
Children: child care; definitions relating to child care organizations; amend to reflect amendments to the public health code. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).
Children: child care; passing along fees for criminal background checks to certain childcare employees to the employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 5d & 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115d & 722.115n).
Children: child care; passing along fees for criminal background checks to certain childcare employees to the employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 5d & 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115d & 722.115n).
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Establishes ReadyReturn Program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to facilitate identification and enrollment for certain social services programs; makes an appropriation.