HR 1726 · 112th Congress · Families

Child Care Protection Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-05-04· Sponsored by Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.(2011-05-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Child Care Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require states that receive funds under such Act to: (1) require and conduct criminal background checks for staff members of child care providers; (2) prohibit the employment of a child care staff member who refuses to consent to a criminal background check, makes a false statement in connection with such background check, is registered as a sex offender, or is a convicted felon involving certain crimes; and (3) provide criminal background checks to child care providers upon request. Imposes a financial penalty on states that fail to comply substantially with the requirements of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat