Kentucky HB190 regulates licensed child-care centers, prohibiting corporal punishment, requiring background checks, and establishing appeal rights.
Kentucky HB190 amends regulations for licensed child-care centers, prohibiting corporal punishment, including spanking, shaking, or paddling. It mandates criminal background checks for directors and employees with supervisory or disciplinary roles. Child-care centers have the right to appeal adverse actions to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The bill also outlines procedures for assessing civil penalties and handling violations, including emergency actions for immediate threats to child safety.
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