29. Other Rules and Regulations That Are Important to Know

Question 1

Federal Laws

Question 2

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 2

~ established to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination
~ requires public entities, public accommodations (ex. places of education and care providers), commercial facilities, and employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations for individuals

Reasonable accommodations are modifications made to assist an individual with a disability in participating, while at the same time not cause an undue burden.

Question 3

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer 3

~ ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets their individual needs through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in the least restrictive environment (LRE), which means they will be included in programs as much as possible

Question 4

Child Care and Development Fund Reauthorization

Answer 4

~ provides federal funding and guidelines for child care to help low-income working families have access to quality child care programs

Question 5

Crib Requirements
Part 1508 and 1509

Answer 5

~ the Code of Federal Regulations outlines the requirements for cribs to ensure specific safety standards are met to protect infants

Question 6

State Laws

Answer 6

• Safety Belts and Seat Belt Usage - defines the requirements for safety belts and seat belts
• School Readiness Program - assists working families with low income in having access to quality child care
• Voluntary Pre-K Program - ensures all four-year-olds in Florida have access to programs free of charge in order to gain the skills needed so they will be ready to enter school

Question 7

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Answer 7

It is also important to understand any local county or city ordinances that may impact your program. The director or owner of the child care program can work with the program’s licensing counselor for assistance to identify these.