Relating to the development of children; and declaring an emergency.

Passed on 4/13/26

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From the Legislature

Tells DELC to provide information to some people who are looking for child care. Allows ODHS to provide that information on behalf of DELC. (Flesch Readability Score 67.7). [Digest: Tells DELC to provide information to some people who are looking for child care. Allows ODHS to provide that information on behalf of DELC. Directs DELC, with ODE and TSPC, to review background checks for people who work with kids and submit a report to the legislature. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.3).] Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to provide standardized information on all publicly funded early learning and care programs and resources available in this state to people who apply for or are placed on the waitlist for the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program. Allows the Early Learning System Director to delegate this responsibility to the Department of Human Services by interagency agreement with the Director of Human Services. [Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, to review and develop recommendations on background check requirements for publicly funded staff working under the jurisdiction of these agencies and submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education and early learning and care no later than September 15, 2026.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 3

8:00 AM

House Early Childhood and Human Services Public Hearing

Feb 5

8:00 AM

House Early Childhood and Human Services Work Session

Feb 10

8:00 AM

House Early Childhood and Human Services Work Session

Feb 24

8:00 AM

Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Public Hearing and Possible Work Session

Feb 24

8:00 AM

Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Public Hearing and Work Session