Texas Senate Bill SB264

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Filed: 12/15/10
• Introduced: 12/15/10
• Out of Senate Committee: 4/11/11
• Voted on by Senate: 4/21/11
• Refer: 1/31/11
• Out of House Committee: 5/12/11
• Report Pass: 4/11/11
• Voted on by House: 5/20/11
• Engrossed: 4/21/11
• Governor Action: 6/17/11
• Refer: 4/28/11
• Report Pass: 5/12/11
• Enrolled: 5/21/11
• Passed: 6/17/11

Caption

Relating to certain information provided by local workforce development boards regarding certain child-care providers.

Impact

The passage of SB264 would result in a significant change to how information on child-care providers is disseminated in Texas. By requiring local workforce development boards to report on these quality indicators, the bill seeks to ensure that families can access more detailed assessments of child-care options. This could improve overall standards in the child-care sector as providers strive to meet the established quality benchmarks, thereby enhancing the level of care available to children across the state.

Summary

SB264 is a bill that mandates local workforce development boards to provide information about quality indicators related to child-care providers in their respective areas. The bill defines 'quality child-care indicators' to include various measures of service quality, such as compliance with Texas Rising Star Provider criteria, accreditation by recognized organizations, and other relevant quality improvement metrics. This legislation aims to improve transparency and accessibility of information regarding child-care options for families and caregivers in Texas, enhancing informed decision-making in selecting child-care providers.

Contention

While the bill generally enjoys support for its potential benefits in promoting quality child care, there may be contention regarding the implementation and monitoring of this mandate. Concerns may arise from local boards about the administrative burden of collecting and maintaining the necessary data and whether adequate resources will be allocated for this purpose. Additionally, child-care providers may have differing opinions on the criteria set forth in the bill, particularly regarding how these indicators are defined and evaluated.