Bill Summary

House Research Department

         File Number:     H.F. 40                                                               

                 Version:     As introduced

                    Date:    January 26, 2009

                                                                                  

                    Authors:     Peterson and others

                    Subject:     Early learning and care quality rating and improvement system

                     Analyst:     Danyell Punelli LeMire (651) 296-5058       

 

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Overview

This bill creates a statewide quality rating and improvement system for early learning and care programs.  Currently, there is a quality rating tool in place only in certain areas of the state.

Section

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Quality rating and improvement system.  Creates § 124D.142.  Establishes a standards-based quality rating and improvement system for early learning and care programs. Requires the state to consider the cost of administering and staffing the system and collecting evaluation and assessment data when establishing the system.  Requires the state to use the Parent Aware quality rating tool prior to the creation of the statewide quality rating and improvement system.  Makes this section effective July 1, 2009.