HB204

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Licensing.

Introduced·6/18/25

Delaware HB204 amends child care licensing regulations to enhance complaint investigation processes.

Delaware HB204 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to strengthen the Child Care Complaint Investigative Unit. The bill mandates the Department of Education to assign personnel and resources from within the Office of Child Care Licensing to this unit. It requires the unit to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information, ensure substantiated findings are accessible online, and coordinate with relevant entities for suspected abuse or neglect. The unit must also prepare an annual public report summarizing complaints and outcomes.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Education

History

Jun 9

House

Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits

Jan 15

House

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

Jun 18, 2025

House

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 204, and Assigned to Education Committee in House