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SB 1084

Out-of-school time programs; exemptions from licensure.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Craig

Virginia exempts certain out-of-school youth programs from child care licensure requirements, reducing regulatory oversight while potentially expanding affordable program access.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0328)
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Bill Summary · SB 1084

Legislative bill overview

SB 1084 exempts certain out-of-school time programs in Virginia from state child care licensure requirements. The bill creates categories of programs that can operate without meeting standard licensing regulations, effective July 1, 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation affects oversight of youth programs serving school-age children during non-school hours. The exemptions could expand access to affordable programming but reduce standardized safety and quality inspections for participating facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight gaps: Exempted programs avoid licensing requirements, potentially reducing state monitoring of safety standards, staff qualifications, and facility conditions
  • Competitive disadvantage: Licensed providers face higher compliance costs, possibly disadvantaging them against unlicensed exempt competitors in the market
  • Parental information asymmetry: Without licensure data, parents may lack standardized accountability information when selecting programs for their children
  • Definition and enforcement: Determining which programs qualify for exemptions and preventing misclassification to avoid licensing requires clear implementation standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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