Oklahoma § 74-4191 - Child care - Contracts - Required provider qualifications
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-4191 — Child care - Contracts - Required provider qualifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-4191. Child care - Contracts - Required provider qualifications
- Parental responsibility.
A. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise
Services shall establish and administer child care centers with
funds available for that purpose.
B. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise
Services may approve a consortium, partnership, cooperative or
agreement to provide child care centers with other public or private
employers.
C. The child care centers shall be operated through a contract
with child care providers. Specifications for a contract shall be
developed with the assistance of, and subject to the approval of,
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government
the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
Any such contract shall be made through the Central Purchasing
Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The
low bid will not be the single qualifier. Any child care provider
shall be required to carry sufficient liability insurance coverage
which will pay damages incurred as a result of the negligent acts or
omissions of an employee of the child care provider within the scope
of the employment of such person. Any child care provider shall
meet or exceed applicable state child care facilities licensure
standards.
D. Nothing in this section shall prevent the Director from
utilizing paragraph 13 of Section 85.5 of this title and paragraph 3
of subsection A of Section 85.7 of this title to continue the
operation of a child care center with emergency contracts when the
service provider's contract is canceled or terminated before another
qualified service provider is procured. The employees of the Office
of Management and Enterprise Services shall not be employed to
operate the centers.
E. Any parent utilizing the services of a child care center
shall be responsible for the charges assessed by the child care
provider for child care services.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 281, § 2, emerg. eff. May 29, 1990. Amended
by Laws 1995, c. 309, § 8, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 381, §
22, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1020.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-4191
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-4191 cover?
Section 74-4191 ("Child care - Contracts - Required provider qualifications") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 74-4191?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 74-4191" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 74-4191 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Oklahoma.