H4632Introduced in the House
Childcare Facilities
Introduced by David Martin, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "cash Berry Childcare Safety And Quality Rating Act" By Adding Section 63-13-220 So As To Require The Department Of Social Services To Develop And Implement A Childcare Facility Safety And Quality Grading System And To Promulgate Applicable Regulations To Implement The System; To Require Licensed Childcare Facilities To Post Their Grade On A Placard In A Prominent Location And To Prohibit Tampering With The Placard; To Require The Department To Establish A Searchable Online Database With Childcare Facility Grades And Inspection History; To Allow Childcare Facilities To Request Reinspections In Certain Circumstances; To Establish Penalties For Childcare Facilities That Fail To Display Their Assigned Grade; And For Other Purposes.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey
January 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey
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