HB 2492
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to supervision, providing for notification of child care closure and for notification of child care closure.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill updates the Pennsylvania Human Services Code to require child care centers and family child care homes to notify the Department of Human Services, parents, and guardians at least 30 days before closing. It also establishes a process for these facilities to preserve records and outlines potential liability for parents if the notification requirements aren't met. The bill also grants the Department the authority to require insurance or financial reserves to ensure the continued operation of child care centers.
Key provisions
- Requires child care centers and family child care homes to provide 30 days’ written notice of closure to the Department, parents, and guardians.
- Mandates the preservation of records upon closure.
- Establishes potential liability for child care expenses if notification requirements are not followed.
- Grants the Department the power to require insurance or financial reserves.
- Allows the Department to prescribe insurance requirements by regulation or order.
Who is affected
- Child care centers
- Family child care homes
- Parents of children in child care
- Guardians of children in child care
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Notable changes
- Adds a requirement for notification of closure to the Human Services Code.
- Creates potential financial liability for facilities that fail to notify parents of closure.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Nathan Davidson
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours