CHAPTER 97

H.P. 538 - L.D. 732

Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services To

Establish an Advisory Task Force to Examine Staff-child

Ratios and Maximum Group Size in Child Care Facilities

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, the early years of a child's development are critical; and

Whereas, the appropriate staff-child ratio and maximum group size in child care facilities are crucial to the development of young children; and

Whereas, this resolve establishes a task force to develop recommendations regarding staff-child ratios and maximum group size in child care facilities, leading to adoption of rules next year; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it

Sec. 1. Advisory task force established. Resolved: That the Department of Human Services shall establish an advisory task force to examine and make recommendations to the department regarding staff-child ratios and maximum group size in child care