Child Care Protection Act of 2011
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HR 1726 — Child Care Protection Act of 2011
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
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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Read HR 1726 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sponsors
- C.A. Ruppersberger · Primary
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- What does HR 1726 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 1726?
- HR 1726 is sponsored by C.A. Ruppersberger (D).
- What is the current status of HR 1726?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1726?
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