SB 683
Removing certain requirements for private, parochial, or church schools
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Bill overview
This bill removes the requirement for private, parochial, and church schools to be recognized by the West Virginia Department of Education under Policy 2330 to be exempt from certain child care licensure requirements. It expands the categories of programs and facilities that are exempt, including kindergarten, preschool, and school education programs, occasional care arrangements, summer recreation camps, and certain out-of-school time programs. The bill also clarifies requirements for evacuation plans and registration for child care services.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for private, parochial, and church schools to be recognized by the West Virginia Department of Education under Policy 2330 for exemption from child care licensure.
- Expands the list of programs and facilities exempt from certain child care licensure requirements.
- Clarifies exemptions for kindergarten, preschool, and school education programs.
- Includes occasional care, summer recreation camps, and specific medical facility care in the list of exempt activities.
- Defines specific out-of-school time programs eligible for exemption.
- Requires child care services to have written evacuation plans, updated annually.
- Mandates notification of parents regarding evacuation plans.
- Requires registration and annual reporting for all child care services.
Who is affected
- Private schools
- Parochial schools
- Church schools
- Parents of children in child care programs
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