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Bill would change inspector staffing ratio for childcare providers; committee holds measure for fiscal details
Summary
S 772 would alter the Department of Human Services' inspector staffing target for licensed childcare providers. Proponents said more inspectors would improve safety and onboarding; union witnesses suggested doubling staff. The committee held the bill and requested fiscal details and vacancy information from DHS.
Senator Basilian told the committee S 772 seeks to match a national recommendation for inspector coverage of licensed childcare providers, citing a goal in testimony of roughly one inspector per 50–60 licensed providers.
Basilian said the change would improve child safety and allow inspectors to do more preventive work and consistent oversight. Matthew…
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