中国拟对托育服务专门立法 降低家庭养育成本

Group 1 - The draft of the Childcare Service Law was submitted for the first review at the 19th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee, aiming to improve fertility support policies, reduce family upbringing costs, and enhance population quality [1] - The draft consists of 8 chapters and 76 articles, covering general principles, childcare institutions, childcare personnel, service provision, guarantee measures, supervision and management, legal responsibilities, and supplementary provisions [1] - It mandates that local governments incorporate childcare service development into national economic and social development plans, establish funding mechanisms, and increase the supply of inclusive childcare services [1] Group 2 - The draft encourages local governments to explore establishing family childcare service subsidy systems and to support the development of inclusive childcare services through purchasing services [1] - It emphasizes the construction of a professional workforce in childcare institutions, requiring background checks for childcare personnel and immediate action against those with a history of violence or abuse [1] - The draft strengthens the protection of infants' rights, prohibiting childcare personnel from harming infants' physical and mental health, and mandates immediate protective measures in case of suspected harm [2]