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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware Simplifies Child Care Licensing for ACA-Accredited Youth Camps
Last action · August 17, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Trey Paradee and 22 others
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What This Bill Does
This law requires the Office of Child Care Licensing to automatically deem youth camps with American Camp Association accreditation as meeting equivalent health and safety requirements for a youth camp license. This change streamlines licensing and increases the availability of summer child care eligible for state reimbursement programs, effective immediately.
Youth camps holding specific national accreditations can now qualify for state child care licenses more easily, allowing them to receive reimbursements for families needing summer child care.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Youth camps
Camps with American Camp Association accreditation are automatically deemed to meet equivalent health and safety requirements for a state child care license.
Summer child care providers
Providers can receive state reimbursements through the Purchase of Care program upon obtaining a license through accredited status.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a youth camp qualify for the simplified licensing process?
Why is American Camp Association accreditation important for child care providers?
What additional requirements are codified by this Act?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
13 actions- Aug 17, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jul 1, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- Jul 1, 2026SenateSuspension of Rules in Senate
- Jun 30, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Jun 30, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to SB 293 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Jun 17, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
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- Jun 17, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to SB 293 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 4, 2026HouseIntroducedAssigned to Education Committee in House
- May 21, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- May 21, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to SB 293 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- May 21, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to SB 293 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- May 12, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Apr 30, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
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Lobbying Activity
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Sponsors
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Discoveries
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Alignment of Private Accreditation with State Licensing
The state bridges external private organization standards (American Camp Association) with public regulatory compliance to expand childcare subsidy access.
Connected Entities
Sources
legis.delaware.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance55How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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