Missouri HB1819 establishes safety procedures for child care facilities, including weighted blankets and safe rest options.
Missouri HB1819 mandates safety procedures for child care facilities, including rules for the use of weighted blankets, which must not exceed five pounds and cannot be used on children under one year old. It also requires safe rest options for nonnapping children, allowing supervised quiet-play activities. Additionally, the bill mandates care plans for children with special needs, reviewed annually by parents, facility staff, and primary care providers. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee annual training for these policies.
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