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- Department of Early Education and Care
Public Comment Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Standards for the Licensure of Residential Programs
Overview
This is a public hearing for the Department of Early Education and Care's public comment period and a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Standards for the Licensure or Approval of Residential Programs Serving Children and Teen Parents. The public comment period will start on Wednesday, November 12 and end on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 p.m. The Department of Early Education and Care will host a public hearing where attendees will each have 3 minutes to share live feedback on Wednesday, December 17 at 3 p.m.
There will be interpretation for Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Mandarin and ASL. If you would like to request an additional accommodation or language you can share your request in the RSVP form or email Eugenia Soiles at eugenia.soiles@mass.gov.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, the Board of Early Education and Care (EEC) is proposing amendments to its regulations found at 606 CMR 3.00, pursuant to its authority under M. G.L. c. 15D, § 3. The proposed amendments are to the Standards for the Licensure or Approval of Residential Programs Serving Children and Teen Parents.
The primary goals of these revised regulations are to: center the experience of the children and families that are served by these programs; streamline processes to ensure better efficiency and less duplication; minimize the financial impact and added costs to programs; foster the development of a stable and skilled workforce; eliminate provisions, practices, and language that are outdated or no longer applicable; utilize research and evidence-based best practices to inform the revisions and recommended policy changes; and enhance compliance, accountability, and transparency.
At the November 12, 2025, EEC Board meeting, Board Members voted to adopt these regulations in draft form and to provide for a public comment period.
Public Comment Dates: 11/12/2025 - 01/12/2026 (until 5:00 pm)