Relating to the waiver of certain fees for child care providers participating in the state child care assistance program

This bill relates to the waiver of certain fees for child care providers participating in the state child care assistance program. The bill prohibits the department of health and human services (HHS) from requiring a fee or payment for an inspection to ensure compliance with child care facility licensing requirements or for the licensure of a child care facility from a child care provider participating in the state child care assistance (CCA) program. The bill prohibits HHS from requiring a fee or payment for the record check of personnel employed by a child care provider participating in the CCA program. The bill prohibits the state fire marshal and HHS from adopting rules that would require a fee or payment for the inspection of a child care facility owned or operated by a child care provider registered to accept reimbursement from the CCA program.