Bill > LB95

This bill amends Nebraska's child care assistance program by creating a new pilot program specifically designed to support the child care workforce. The pilot program, which will run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, provides child care assistance to households where at least one member works in the child care industry (including licensed child care programs, Head Start, and Early Head Start) for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Eligible households must have an income at or below 85% of the state median income and meet other federal Child Care Subsidy program requirements. Participants in the pilot program will receive 12 months of child care assistance without a cost-sharing obligation. The Department of Health and Human Services is required to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing program participation, including the number of enrolled children and households, employment details of participants, and program expenditures. The bill also ensures that child care providers make reasonable accommodations to prevent an employee from being the primary caregiver for their own child while working, and allows flexibility in choosing a child care provider for the employee's child.

Health and Social Services

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