1988

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

Defined terms: "Foster care" § 5-501

"Local board" § 5-501 "Local department" § 5-101

"State Board" § 5-501

5-547. CONSTRUCTION.

THIS PART IV OF THIS SUBTITLE MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
RESTRICT OR ALTER THE AUTHORITY OF ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AGENCY
OR INSTITUTION THAT DEALS WITH FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION, OR RELATED
MATTERS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Article
88A, § 120.

The phrase "public or private", which modifies "agency
or institution", is new language added for clarity.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined term: "Foster care" § 5-501
5-548. RESERVED.
5-549. RESERVED.
PART V. FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES.
5-550. REGISTRATION SYSTEM.

(A)  IMPLEMENTATION.

THE DEPARTMENT SHALL IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION FOR
FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES.

(B)  PURPOSE.

THE PURPOSE OF REGISTRATION OF FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IS TO:

(1)  PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF
CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE IN FAMILY DAY CARE;

(2)  IDENTIFY FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES;

(3)  PROVIDE BASIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CHILD CARE
INFORMATION TO DAY CARE PROVIDERS; AND

(4)  MINIMIZE THE REGULATORY RIGIDITY OFTEN ASSOCIATED
WITH LICENSING.

(C)  LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

THE SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION IS INTENDED TO PROMOTE A    HIGH

DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY IN THE REGULATION OF FAMILY DAY CARE  HOMES

WHILE ASSURING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE    CARED
FOR IN FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES.