Bill > HB148

This bill amends Kentucky's child care assistance laws by updating definitions and establishing new income eligibility requirements for the Child Care Assistance Program. Specifically, the bill defines the "Child Care and Development Fund" (a federal funding source) and the "Child Care Assistance Program" as Kentucky's child-care subsidy program that helps families afford quality child care. The bill sets income eligibility at or below 200% of the federal poverty level for program applicants at both initial application and recertification, with an exception for cases approved by the Division of Protection and Permanency. Notably, the bill prohibits the cabinet from implementing any copayment requirements for program participants, ensuring that families can access child care assistance without additional financial barriers. The bill also requires the cabinet to create administrative regulations to implement these changes, and includes minor technical updates to definitions of child-care centers and family child-care homes, as well as restoring the definition of "Secretary" to mean the secretary of the cabinet.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb148.html