Moves child care facility licensing functions from the Department of Health to the Department of Human Services.
Mississippi SB2371 moves all administrative functions related to child care facility licensing from the Department of Health to the Department of Human Services. It also requires the Department of Human Services to follow the same fee increase guidelines as the Department of Health when administering child care facility licenses. The bill mandates that the Department of Human Services submit a report to the Legislature by October 1, 2026, if it needs additional aid to oversee the administration of child care facility licensing laws.
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