The rule modifications were implemented based on the passage of House Bill 5311. This bill eliminated the Department of Health’s ability to conduct food service inspections in child care settings. In an effort to protect the health and safety of children in child care, sections of the administrative code have been revised to incorporate standards for the continued regulation of food safety in licensed child care facilities. Background screening modifications were also implemented based new screening requirements set forth with the passage of Senate Bill 7069. Additional rule modifications are being made in the areas of training and fire safety. Training modifications are due to the redesign of mandated child care training courses. Fire safety modifications are to provide clarifying language regarding fire/emergency drills and to establish requirements pertaining to reunification provisions for parents and children, and provisions for children with special needs in emergency situations.