Bill to Exempt ECAP, Head Start from DCYF Licensing in School Settings Advances to Hearing
Proponents told the Early Learning & Human Services Committee HB 23-17 would remove duplicative DCYF licensing requirements for ECAP and Head Start programs operating part‑day or school‑day in public school buildings, easing expansion tied to a Ballmer Group gift; providers described months‑long licensing delays and substantial upgrade costs.
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Omera Harrington, counsel to the Early Learning & Human Services Committee, told lawmakers that House Bill 23-17 would exempt the early childhood education and assistance program (ECAP) and federally funded Head Start programs from Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) licensing when they run part‑day or school‑day sessions located in public school buildings or on public school property. Harrington said ECAP and Head Start already follow performance standards and are subject to oversight and background checks.
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