May 1, 2026
Senate Bill 1535 asks the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to bring together a workgroup to look at the cost and availability of liability insurance, along with other liability issues that may impact child care providers. This workgroup will include representatives from DELC and other state agencies, the insurance industry, subject matter experts, and child care providers from all provider types and across regions. This application will remain open through May 29. Selected providers will be notified in June.
DELC is inviting the following types of providers to apply:
- Certified Centers
- Certified Family
- Registered Family
- Recorded Programs
- License-exempt Providers
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