Transfers oversight of childcare services from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4659 proposes to transfer all childcare services from the Department of Human Services to the West Virginia Department of Education, renaming them as Early Childhood Education Centers. The bill outlines a three-tiered funding formula for these centers, with contributions from the state, employers, and parents. It mandates that the Department of Education oversee the certification of providers and staff, while local health departments handle inspections and food safety standards.

Transfers oversight of childcare services from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4659 proposes to transfer all childcare services from the Department of Human Services to the West Virginia Department of Education, renaming them as Early Childhood Education Centers. The bill outlines a three-tiered funding formula for these centers, with contributions from the state, employers, and parents. It mandates that the Department of Education oversee the certification of providers and staff, while local health departments handle inspections and food safety standards.