Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3445: Establishes provisions relating to licensed child care facilities
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 210, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to licensed child care facilities. Section A. Chapter 210, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 210.204, to read as follows: 210.204. 1. As used in this section, "local educational agencies" mean school districts and charter schools that have declared themselves as local educational agencies. 2. A licensed child care facility enrolling a child who requires a medical provider statement of special needs for child care shall do the following if parental permission is provided: (1) Refer th.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 210, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to licensed child care facilities. Section A. Chapter 210, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 210.204, to read as follows: 210.204. 1. As used in this section, "local educational agencies" mean school districts and charter schools that have declared themselves as local educational agencies. 2. A licensed child care facility enrolling a child who requires a medical provider statement of special needs for child care shall do the following if parental permission is provided: (1) Refer the child's family to local educational agencies or private education agencies to support the needs of the child and the child's family; (2) Collaborate with local educational agencies or private education agencies to ensure the needs of the child are met; (3) Coordinate with local educational agencies for a specialized care plan when the child reaches three years of age; (4) Prepare a specialized care plan to ensure best practices for the child are followed; and (5) Provide training to child care facility staff members to support of the needs of the child. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the …
Sponsors
- Melissa Schmidt (R, 141) · primary sponsor