§ 26.5-5-305 — Public preschool provider - licensing - rules

Public preschool
providers are subject to the requirements of this part 3. Because of the unique
circumstances presented by preschool classrooms provided by school districts and
charter schools, which circumstances do not arise in classrooms for older children
and youth, the department shall license public preschool providers only to protect
the health and safety of children in public preschool classrooms. Notwithstanding
any provision of this part 3 to the contrary, licensing for public preschool providers
must focus only on those aspects of the preschool program and environment that
affect children's health and safety and are not already actively regulated by other
federal or state agencies or departments. The department shall align any
requirements for the license related to qualifications or credentialing of program
staff with the requirements for an early childhood endorsement for a license issued
by the department of education pursuant to article 60.5 of title 22.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2022: Entire article added, (HB 22-1295), ch. 123, p. 730, � 3, effective July 1.