COMMENT DUE DATE:
August 1, 2016
DATE:
July 22, 2016
Mitzi Lee, Child Care Services Policy Liaison (405) 521-2556
Dena Thayer, Legal Services - Policy Programs Administrator (405) 521-4326
RE:
APA WF 16-06
The proposed policy is Emergency . This proposal is subject to Administrative Procedures Act
It is important that you provide your comments regarding the draft copy of policy by the comment due date. Comments are directed to Legal Services - Policy, *STO.Legal Services.Policy.
Emergency revisions have a proposed effective date of November 1, 2016.
SUBJECT:CHAPTER 110. LICENSING SERVICES
OAC 340:110 Appendix EE. Oklahoma Director's Credential [REVOKED]
OAC 340:110 Appendix EE. Oklahoma Director's Credential [NEW]
(Reference WF 16-06)
NOTE:Proposed revisions to OAC 340:110 Appendix EE are highlighted in yellow.
SUMMARY:
EMERGENCY APPROVAL:Emergency rulemaking is requested to comply with SB 1554 effective November 1, 2016.
LEGAL AUTHORITY:Director of Human Services; Section 162 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes (O.S. 56 § 162) and 10 O.S. § 404.
Rule Impact Statement
To:Programs administrator
Legal Services - Policy
From:Lesli Blazer, Director
Child Care Services
Date:July 8, 2016
Re: CHAPTER 110. LICENSING SERVICES
OAC 340:110 Appendix EE.Oklahoma Director's Credential [REVOKED]
OAC 340:110 Appendix EE.Oklahoma Director's Credential [NEW]
(Reference WF 16-06)
Contact: Mitzi Lee, Programs Manager, 405-521-2556
A.Brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:
The proposed revisions to Chapter 110, Appendix EE Oklahoma Director's Credential (Appendix EE) amend minimum educational licensing requirements for child care directors.Child care programs impacted include child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children.
Senate Bill (SB) 1554 approved during the 2016 Legislative Session, amends minimum educational licensing requirements for child care directors effective November 1, 2016.Appendix EE amendments provide an additional education option for child care program directors to include having obtained a bachelor's degree or post graduate degree in any field of study.
Strategic Plan Impact.
The proposed Appendix EE amendments achieve DHS Child Care Services' (CCS) goals by continuously improving systems and processes impacting child care programs and ensuring programs comply with State statutes. Proposed Appendix EE amendments revise minimum licensing requirements affecting minimum educational qualifications for directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children.
Substantive changes.
OAC 340:110 Appendix EE Oklahoma Director's Credential is amended to reflect additional educational options for minimum licensing requirements for directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children.
Repercussions.
The proposed Appendix EE revisions address compliance with State statute.If these amendments are not made child care facilities will not be in compliance with State statute.Child care directors impacted by Appendix EE revisions will not have the additional education option for minimum licensing requirements.
Legal authority.
Director of Human Services; Section 162 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes (O.S. 56 § 162) and 10 O.S. § 404.
Emergency rulemaking approval is requested.
Emergency rulemaking is requested effective November 1, 2016 to comply with SB 1554.
B.A description of the classes of persons who most likely will be affected by the proposed rule, including classes that will bear the costs of the proposed rule, and any information on cost impacts received by the Agency from any private or public entities: The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed Appendix EE revisions are directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children; families and children utilizing child care; and CCS staff.
C.A description of the classes of persons who will benefit from the proposed rule:The classes of persons most likely to benefit by the proposed Appendix EE revisions are directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children; families and children utilizing child care; and CCS staff.
D.A description of the probable economic impact of the proposed rule upon the affected classes of persons or political subdivisions, including a listing of all fee changes and, whenever possible, a separate justification for each fee change:There is no anticipated economic impact of proposed Appendix EE revisions.The revision offers an additional option of minimum educational licensing qualifications for directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children.
E.The probable costs and benefits to the Agency and to any other agency of the implementation and enforcement of the proposed rule, the source of revenue to be used for implementation and enforcement of the proposed rule and any anticipated effect on state revenues, including a projected net loss or gain in such revenues if it can be projected by the Agency: The cost to DHS to implement the proposed Appendix EE revisions is associated with reprinting and mailing of requirement books also due to legislative mandate submitted in a separate packet with a proposed effective date of September 30, 2016.
F.A determination whether implementation of the proposed rule will have an impact on any political subdivisions or require their cooperation in implementing or enforcing the rule: Implementation of the proposed Appendix EE revision will positively impact the health, safety, and welfare of children receiving child care in licensed facilities.
G.A determination whether implementation of the proposed rule will have an adverse economic effect on small business as provided by the Oklahoma Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act:There is no anticipated adverse economic impact of proposed Appendix EE revisions.The revision offers an additional option of minimum educational licensing qualifications for directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children.
H.An explanation of the measures the Agency has taken to minimize compliance costs and a determination whether there are less costly or nonregulatory methods or less intrusive methods for achieving the purpose of the proposed rule: There are no less costly, non-regulatory, or less intrusive methods for achieving the purpose of the proposed Appendix EE revisions.Revisions are necessary for child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children to operate in compliance with State statute.
I.A determination of the effect of the proposed rule on the public health, safety, and environment and, if the proposed rule is designed to reduce significant risks to the public health, safety, and environment, an explanation of the nature of the risk and to what extent the proposed rule will reduce the risk:Implementation of the proposed Appendix EE revisions ensure additional educational options for minimum qualifications for directors of child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children; and the compliance with State statute.
J.A determination of any detrimental effect on the public health, safety, and environment if the proposed rule is not implemented: If the proposed Appendix EE revisions are not implemented, licensed child care centers, drop-in programs, and programs for sick children will not have the benefit of additional educational options for minimum qualifications for directors and programs will not comply with State statute.
K.The date the rule impact statement was prepared and, if modified, the date modified: Prepared July 8, 2016; modified July 22, 2016.
Appendix EE. OKLAHOMA DIRECTOR'S CREDENTIALS [NEW] |
| | | | |
| Level | General Education |
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Child Development (CD) School-Age (SA) Knowledge and Skills |
Administration (admin) Management (mgt) Knowledge and Skills |
Experience | Annual Renewal Clock- Hours |
| Platinum | PhD, EdD1 MS, MA2 BS, BA3 |
15 ECE/CD/SA credit hours4 | 9 admin/mgt credit hours4 | 3 months5 | 30 hours job related training6 |
Gold |
AA, AS, AAS7 | 12 ECE/CD/SA credit hours4 | 6 admin/mgt credit hours4 -or- Directors' Leadership Academy I & II8 |
6 months5 |
30 hours job related training6 |
| Silver | 3 credit hours4 in English Composition I |
Certificate of Mastery9 -or- 9 ECE/CD/SA credit hours4 -or- CDA/CCP10 |
6 admin/mgt credit hours4 -or- Directors' Leadership Academy I & II8 -or- Director's Certificate of Completion11 -or- Pathway Director Training12 |
9 months5 | 30 hours job related training6 |
Copper Effective11/1/16 |
BS, BA3, or any advanced degree beyond bachelors level | Not required | Not required | 12 months5 |
30 hours job related training6 |
| Bronze | High School Diploma -or- GED |
6 ECE/CD/SA credit hours4 -or- CDA/CCP10 -or- Oklahoma Competency Certificate in ECE13 |
3 admin/mgt credit hours4 -or- approved admin/mgt credential14 -or- 40 admin/mgt clock-hours15 |
12 months5 |
20 hours job related training6 |
Footnotes
1.Doctoral Degree of Philosophy, Doctoral Degree of Education earned at a regionally-accredited college or university.
2.Master Degree of Science, Master Degree of Art earned at a regionally-accredited college or university.
3.Bachelor Degree of Science, Bachelor Degree of Art earned at a regionally-accredited college or university.
4.Approved college credit hours must be on the Recommended Approved Coursework List (www.cecpd.org) and earned at a regionally-accredited college or university.
5.Qualifying experience must be as a teacher, master teacher, family child care home primary caregiver, assistant director, or director in a licensed child care setting (30 hours per week).
6.No more than 6 clock-hours of informal professional development is counted toward annual renewal hours. Training in the core content areas identified in "Oklahoma Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners": 1) child growth and development; 2) health, safety and nutrition; 3) child observation and assessment; 4) family and community partnerships; 5) learning environments and curriculum; 6) interactions with children; 7) program planning, development and evaluation; and/or 8) professionalism and leadership.
NOTE: Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) cannot be used to meet level or renewal criteria.
7.Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science earned at a regionally-accredited college or university.
8.Directors' Leadership Academy is available through the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (www.cecpd.org).
9.The Certificate of Mastery in child development or early childhood education is a minimum 18-credit hour certificate awarded by an Oklahoma community college.
10.Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential.
11.Certificate of Completion for directors and assistant directors is issued by the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care (www.okhighered.org/scholars/).
12.Early Care and Education: Director's Pathway to Program Administration is available through Oklahoma Career Technology Centers (www.okhighered.org/scholars/career-tech.shtml).
13.Master Teacher or Director Competency Certificate only awarded by Oklahoma Department of Career Technology.
14.Approved administration/management credential, such as the National Administrator Credential (NAC).
15.Training approved through the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry, with at least 10 clock-hours in any three management core knowledge areas: Educational Programming & Family Support; Personnel & Professional Self-Awareness; Staff Management & Human Relations; Leadership & Advocacy; Program Operation & Facilities Management;Legal Management; or Fiscal Management.
NOTE: Completion of Director's Entry Level Training (DELT) course meets 20-clock hours of this requirement. Informal professional development is not counted toward meeting this requirement.
