HB16 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Child care facilities, required to call child's parent or guardian if child does not arrive by 9:30 a.m. and hasn't been reported absent

Summary

Requires day care centers to call a parent or guardian if an enrolled child has not arrived by 9:30 a.m. and hasn’t been reported absent.

What This Bill Does

If a child enrolled at a day care center has not arrived by 9:30 a.m. and isn’t marked absent, the center must immediately call the parent or guardian to ask about the child’s status. This creates direct communication to confirm whether the child is missing, absent, or has a planned absence. The act defines day care centers by reference to existing Alabama law and becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Day care centers — must make the phone call when a late arrival occurs and no absence has been reported by that time
• Parents/guardians — will receive the call to confirm the child’s status

Key Provisions

• If a child enrolled at a day care center has not arrived by 9:30 a.m. and has not been reported absent, the center must immediately place a phone call to the parent or guardian to ask about the child's status
• The term 'day care center' is defined as in Section 38-7-2 of the Alabama Code, establishing the scope of covered facilities
• The act is named 'The Cash Edwin Jordan Act' and takes effect immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Child Care Facilities