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H7908Introduced in the House

Requires BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all standards, ensure transparent scoring methods, and preserve automatic five-star ratings for nationally accredited programs.

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Maryann Shallcross-Smith, District 46

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Requires BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all standards, ensure transparent scoring methods, and preserve automatic five-star ratings for nationally accredited programs.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 17, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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