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TN HB2233

TN HB2233
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 71, relative to financial assistance for child care.


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Introduced
01/26/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, expands eligibility for the Smart Steps child care payment assistance program for parents or guardians whose income is less than 100 percent of the state median income; requires the payments to be funded by state funds. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill expands eligibility for the Smart Steps child care payment assistance program in Tennessee. It allows parents or guardians whose income is less than 100% of the state median income to qualify for the program, which was previously limited to those below 85% of the state median income. Additionally, the bill requires that payments for parents or guardians whose income is between 85-100% of the state median be funded entirely by state funds, rather than federal or other sources. The bill aims to provide more financial assistance for child care to a broader range of Tennessee families.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee (on 03/13/2024)

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