SB 5805-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Directs the joint legislative audit and review committee to consider and make recommendations regarding defining, regulating, and licensing preschools and kindergartens. In developing the recommendations, the task force shall, at a minimum: (1) Define "preschool" and "kindergarten";

(2) Develop an implementation plan for the licensing and regulation of preschools and kindergartens;

(3) Conduct an examination of and report on the agency best suited to manage the licensing and regulating of preschools and kindergartens;

(4) Determine the criteria to license preschools and kindergartens; and

(5) Determine whether to develop health and safety standards and/or standards for content of curriculum and educational background of teachers.

Requires the task force to make its recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2006.