Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not specify the exact types of special events covered by this exemption beyond mentioning 'Parents' Night Out'.
Increasing Child Care Exemption Period
This bill changes Tennessee's child care laws to allow organizations to provide up to 21 days of 'Parents' Night Out' or similar programs per year without needing a license from the Department of Human Services.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the law so that organizations can offer up to 21 days of special child care events each year without getting a license.
Who It Names or Affects
- Child care organizations in Tennessee that offer occasional programs for children.
Terms To Know
- Licensing
- A process where the government checks if a business or organization meets safety and quality standards before allowing it to operate.
- Department of Human Services
- The part of Tennessee's state government that handles issues related to health, welfare, and child care.
Limits and Unknowns
- It is not clear how many organizations will be affected by this change.
- This bill has not yet been signed into law or taken any further action since it was introduced.