Committee approves fingerprint requirement to align state childcare checks with federal rule
February 04, 2026 | 2026 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
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Vice Chairman Pai (Speaker 6) presented House Bill 43‑00, explaining the PCS adds an explicit fingerprint requirement to the state's five‑year background‑check standard for childcare staff so state law aligns with federal rules tied to the childcare development block grant.
A committee member asked for clarification about the five‑year fingerprint requirement and Pai said federal grant conditions require the fingerprint. The sponsor said the change is intended only to mirror federal requirements and bring state statute into compliance.
After brief questions the committee moved the PCS and voted unanimously to report the measure due passed, with members thanking the vice chair for bringing the conforming change forward.
A committee member asked for clarification about the five‑year fingerprint requirement and Pai said federal grant conditions require the fingerprint. The sponsor said the change is intended only to mirror federal requirements and bring state statute into compliance.
After brief questions the committee moved the PCS and voted unanimously to report the measure due passed, with members thanking the vice chair for bringing the conforming change forward.
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