South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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H. 4251

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Joint Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Davenport
Document Path: l:\council\bills\nbd\11886ac05.doc

Introduced in the House on May 31, 2005
Currently residing in the House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Summary: Volunteer childcare accreditation rating system

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   5/31/2005  House   Introduced and read first time HJ-145
   5/31/2005  House   Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works 
                        HJ-145
   1/17/2006  House   Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works 
                        HJ-17
   1/17/2006  House   Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and 
                        Municipal Affairs HJ-17

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/31/2005

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A JOINT RESOLUTION

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN GROUPS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VOLUNTARY CHILDCARE ACCREDITATION RATING SYSTEM AND TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM IMPLEMENTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TASK FORCE ON QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION" RATING SYSTEM UNTIL THE SYSTEM IS APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.

Whereas, the General Assembly recognizes the importance of promoting quality childcare; and

Whereas, the General Assembly desires that parents be well informed when selecting childcare for placing their children; and

Whereas, the General Assembly recognizes that providers of childcare programs are the true experts in the field; and

Whereas, the General Assembly acknowledges that the owners and operators of childcare facilities are in the best position to develop a meaningful and relevant rating system for childcare programs; and

Whereas, it is the intent of the General Assembly to assist and support childcare providers in developing a voluntary accreditation rating system. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    (A)    In developing a voluntary accreditation rating system for childcare facilities, the Department of Health and Environmental Control shall ensure the participation of representatives of:

(1)    childcare facilities;

(2)    churches with licensed childcare centers;

(3)    churches with registered childcare centers;

(4)    licensed family childcare homes;

(5)    registered family childcare homes; and

(6)    group childcare homes.

(B)    The Department of Social Services may not spend funds for implementing and may not implement the rating system proposed by the 'South Carolina Task Force on Quality Early Care and Education' until the rating system proposed by the task force has been approved through the regulatory process in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.

SECTION    2.    This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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