Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act of 2024

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Introduced on October 18, 2024 by Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Legislation Details

Requires states receiving grants under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to allow licensed child care providers to perform simple food preparation of fruits and vegetables.
Defines “simple food preparation” as basic tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and serving raw or minimally processed produce.
Acknowledges the importance of access to minimally processed fruits and vegetables for children’s development and well-being.
Highlights that licensed child care providers face restrictions that limit their ability to serve fresh produce.
Notes a decline in home and family-based child care options, disproportionately affecting low-income and rural families.
Points out that complicated regulations hinder home-based providers and contribute to the decline of these care options.
Critiques current regulations that make it easier to serve pre-packaged snacks than to prepare fresh fruits and vegetables.
Advocates for simplifying regulations to improve nutritional outcomes for children.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Requires states receiving grants under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to allow licensed child care providers to perform simple food preparation of fruits and vegetables.
Defines “simple food preparation” as basic tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and serving raw or minimally processed produce.
Acknowledges the importance of access to minimally processed fruits and vegetables for children’s development and well-being.
Highlights that licensed child care providers face restrictions that limit their ability to serve fresh produce.
Notes a decline in home and family-based child care options, disproportionately affecting low-income and rural families.
Points out that complicated regulations hinder home-based providers and contribute to the decline of these care options.
Critiques current regulations that make it easier to serve pre-packaged snacks than to prepare fresh fruits and vegetables.
Advocates for simplifying regulations to improve nutritional outcomes for children.