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New House bill aims to peel back banana regulations in childcare
The bill would shield providers from penalties for serving peeled fruits and vegetables and aims to reduce kitchen upgrade requirements.
- The House passed the Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act last week, aiming to create a separate category for low-risk foods like peeled fruits and vegetables to prevent childcare providers from being penalized for serving them.
- Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sponsored the bill after noting that current regulations in Washington and other states make processed snacks like Cheetos more accessible than fresh produce, which often requires costly kitchen upgrades.
- Colleen Condon, a Washington daycare owner, told CNN the bill is necessary because current rules force teachers to prioritize prep work over engaging with children, calling the system "overly burdened."
- Erica Phillips, executive director of the National Association for Family Child Care, told CNN that regulators should eliminate rules creating undue burdens, while acknowledging that child safety remains paramount.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not yet confirmed whether the chamber will vote on the House legislation, leaving Congress awaiting the next step for the bill.
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