CHILD CARE PROVIDER DATABASE - H.B. 5371: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5371 (as reported with amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Mary Ann Middaugh
House Committee: Family and Children Services
Senate Committee: Families, Mental Health and Human Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the child care licensing Act to require that the Department of Consumer and Industry Services (DCIS) establish and maintain a database of child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes. The database would be a central clearinghouse for people seeking information on child care options and would have to include at least the name, address, and telephone number of the child care center, family day care home, or group day care home; its days and general hours of operation; its license or registration number, effective date, and expiration date; and the number and nature of any adverse action taken by the DCIS against the child care center, family day care home, or group day care home.
The DCIS would have to make the database available to the public on the Internet, through the Department's website, without charge. Through press releases or other media avenues, the DCIS would have to inform the public of the information available in the database and how to gain access to it.
Proposed MCL 722.121b - Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 9-20-02 - Fiscal Analyst: Maria TyszkiewiczFloor\hb5371 - Bill Analysis @ www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.