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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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