HB1600

In departmental powers and duties as to supervision, providing for Keystone STARS Program; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for fees, providing for Keystone STARS Program and further providing for definition.

Chamber Passed·7/9/25

Pennsylvania HB1600 amends the Human Services Code to establish the Keystone STARS Program for certified child-care providers.

Pennsylvania HB1600 amends the Human Services Code to establish the Keystone STARS Program, a quality rating and improvement system for certified child-care providers. The bill defines "Keystone STARS" as the standards, training, and professional development used in the program. Certified child-care providers can display their STAR-level rating on their websites and provide written information about their rating to parents or guardians.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 11–0 · Jul 9, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

11:45 AM

Aging & Youth (s) Hearing

Mar 18

9:30 AM

Aging & Youth (s) Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Reported as committed

Jun 9

Senate

First consideration

Jul 23, 2025

Senate

Referred to Aging & Youth