ND Department of Health & Human Services Agency Hearing on Proposed Rule Changes

The Department of Health & Human Services will hold an agency hearing on Monday, December 18th on proposed administrative rules for childcare providers with a Family Childcare, Group, or Center License, including the proposed changes below regarding fencing:

See Full Proposed Rule Changes

This is an opportunity for providers and families to give input to DHHS administrative rule changes that will impact childcare providers, including new requirements related to fencing.

Fences can be cost prohibitive and do not exist or may not be allowed in many licensed childcare locations such as school buildings, churches, businesses, rental properties, and apartments.

Safety in childcare is a top priority and adequate supervision is an important aspect of safety. Alternative safety solutions may exist that are practical and compliant for all licensed childcare facilities.

What you can do: Inform the department how the proposed changes may impact your business or organization

Who: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency Hearing

What: Hearing for public input on changes to child care administrative rules

When: Monday, December 18 at 11:00am

Where:

Provide information in person: Room 210 Second Floor, Judicial Wing, State Capitol Bismarck, ND

Provide written information no later than December 27, 2023: to Rules Administrator, ND Department of Health and Human Services, State Capitol - Judicial Wing, 600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250

See Full Meeting Notice

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