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H. 3980
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. J.E. Smith and Lourie
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Introduced in the House on April 9, 2003
Currently residing in the House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Summary: Childcare facilities, voluntary rating system
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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4/9/2003 House Introduced and read first time HJ-72
4/9/2003 House Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and
Municipal Affairs HJ-73
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 11, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3080 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY RATING SYSTEM FOR CHILDCARE FACILITIES LICENSED OR REGISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Subarticle 11, Article 13, Chapter 7, Title 20 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 20-7- 3080. (A) The department shall promulgate regulations establishing a voluntary rating system for all childcare facilities licensed or registered pursuant to this subarticle. The rating system must be based on program standards, education levels of staff, and compliance history of the facility.
(B) The department may not require a childcare facility to participate in the rating system or assign a rating unless an owner or operator of a childcare facility applies for a rated license or registration."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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