Establishes provisions relating to licensed child care facilities
HB 3445 requires licensed child care facilities serving children with medical needs (as documented by a provider statement) to collaborate with local schools or private education agencies when parents consent. Specifically, facilities must refer families to support services, coordinate care plans for children turning three, create specialized care plans following best practices, and train staff to meet those needs. This directly affects child care facilities enrolled with medically specialized children, mandating structured support through educational partnerships. The bill aims to improve coordination between child care providers and educational systems for these children. It is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced in February 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Melissa Schmidt
RRepublican
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