Florida H0765 amends child care licensing standards and establishes the Florida Endowment for Early Learning Foundation to support early learning.

Florida H0765 amends definitions related to child care facilities and personnel, including clarifying that students observing in child care settings are not considered personnel if supervised. It revises licensing standards for child care facilities, emphasizing sanitation, safety, and emergency procedures. The bill establishes the Florida Endowment for Early Learning Foundation within the Department of Education to support early learning programs. The foundation will receive funds from various sources and distribute them to early learning coalitions for direct services.

Florida H0765 amends child care licensing standards and establishes the Florida Endowment for Early Learning Foundation to support early learning.

Florida H0765 amends definitions related to child care facilities and personnel, including clarifying that students observing in child care settings are not considered personnel if supervised. It revises licensing standards for child care facilities, emphasizing sanitation, safety, and emergency procedures. The bill establishes the Florida Endowment for Early Learning Foundation within the Department of Education to support early learning programs. The foundation will receive funds from various sources and distribute them to early learning coalitions for direct services.