Oklahoma HB4298 amends child care facility licensing to establish advisory committees and safety standards.

Oklahoma HB4298 amends the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act to establish advisory committees for child care facilities, including representatives from various organizations and parents. The Department of Human Services must consult with these committees to improve child care standards. The bill also sets safety standards prohibiting children from being left alone with inadequate supervision and bans certain items in sleeping areas for infants. The Department must promulgate rules and notify licensees of any changes. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Oklahoma HB4298 amends child care facility licensing to establish advisory committees and safety standards.

Oklahoma HB4298 amends the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act to establish advisory committees for child care facilities, including representatives from various organizations and parents. The Department of Human Services must consult with these committees to improve child care standards. The bill also sets safety standards prohibiting children from being left alone with inadequate supervision and bans certain items in sleeping areas for infants. The Department must promulgate rules and notify licensees of any changes. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.