Kansas lawmakers approve creation of new child care department, change regulations - Butler County Times-Gazette

Kansas lawmakers approve creation of new child care department, change regulations - Butler County Times-Gazette

By Morgan ChilsonKansas Reflector TOPEKA — The House and Senate moved forward this week to create a new Kansas Office of Early Childhood, merging three departments that govern child care in the state, while loosening regulations for child care providers and providing an opt-out for required child vaccinations. Both chambers passed House Bill 2045, sending the legislation on to Gov. Laura Kelly for her approval. “This bipartisan legislation is a …

Creation of new child care department approved

TOPEKA — The House and Senate recently moved forward to create a new Kansas Office of Early Childhood, merging three departments that govern child care in the state, while loosening regulations for child care providers and providing an opt-out for…