SB2777 — Children - As introduced, authorizes a “Parents' Day Out” or similar program operated by a religious institution or organization to provide 12-hour per week child care services in whatever block of time desired; requires the department of human services to create a $10 million fund to provide unlicensed care providers in rural counties with assistance in making facility upgrades for licensure; allows care providers in rural counties to provide child care for up to 10 children without being licensed if certain conditions are met. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.

SB2777 — Children - As introduced, authorizes a “Parents' Day Out” or similar program operated by a religious institution or organization to provide 12-hour per week child care services in whatever block of time desired; requires the department of human services to create a $10 million fund to provide unlicensed care providers in rural counties with assistance in making facility upgrades for licensure; allows care providers in rural counties to provide child care for up to 10 children without being licensed if certain conditions are met. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71. · Informed CitizenryThis bill proposes to establish the 'Child Care Providers for Frontline and Essential Workers Program' through the department of human services. The program's stated purposes include providing emer…Open in Informed Citizenry