HB 2013-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Requires the department of early learning to include the following in a written notice for the denial of an application or the revocation, suspension, or modification of a license: A description of the appeal process and the option to engage in mediation.

Authorizes a licensee or applicant who receives a denial, modification, suspension, or revocation of a license to request a prehearing conference for the purpose of mediating the case as part of the adjudicative proceeding.

Requires the mediation to be conducted by an administrative law judge who has received training in dispute resolution techniques or has a demonstrated history in resolving disputes.