Relating to state child care assistance program reimbursement rates and eligibility for the children of certain child care providers

Sponsored by the House Appropriations Committee

Topics:State budget Families & human services Child care

Same legislation: HSB 729

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Done: IntroducedFebruary 29, 2024
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 29, 2024
Done: House committeeMarch 13, 2024
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 25, 202492–1
Done: Senate committeeApril 4, 2024
Done: Passes the SenateApril 19, 202445–0
Done: To the GovernorApril 29, 2024
Done: Signed into lawMay 1, 2024

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What’s in it

AI summary The state would change how much money it pays child care providers who participate in the assistance program, making sure half-day rates fall within a specific range based on market research. It also extends a program that lets children of certain full-time child care workers qualify for this help through June 2025. Additionally, the department of health and human services must post data about the families using this pilot program on its website using interactive displays.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to state child care assistance program (CCA) reimbursement rates and eligibility for the children of certain child care providers. The bill requires the department of health and human services (HHS) to set half-day reimbursement rates for child care providers participating in the CCA program to at least the 65th percentile, but not more than the 80th percentile, of the 2023 market rate survey conducted by HHS to analyze and evaluate the market rate of child care services throughout the state. On July 5, 2023, HHS initiated a one-year pilot program that allows children of certain full-time child care providers to qualify for CCA. The bill directs HHS to extend the pilot program until June 30, 2025, and requires HHS to publish data relating to children and families who receive CCA through the pilot program through utilization of modernized, interactive displays found on the department’s internet site.

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HSB 729Renumbered

90th General Assembly

HF 2658Became lawfrom HSB 729