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RI H7404
RI H7404Relocates certain provisions of the general laws relating to child care assistance from the Rhode Island Works Program to the chapter on child care state subsidies.
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would relocate certain provisions of the general laws relating to child care assistance from the Rhode Island Works Program to the chapter on child care state subsidies. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill relocates certain provisions of the general laws relating to child care assistance from the Rhode Island Works Program to the chapter on child care state subsidies. The bill outlines the eligibility requirements and sliding-fee scale for low-income families to receive child care assistance, as well as establishes tiered reimbursement rates for licensed child care centers and family child care providers based on quality ratings. The bill also provides funding for child care for eligible child care educators and staff from August 2023 to July 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Julie Casimiro (D)*,
Jackie Baginski (D),
Lauren Carson (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Bob Phillips (D),
Pat Serpa (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7404.pdf |
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