Bill > HB84

This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) to transfer the first $40 million of unspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds from the prior fiscal year to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). These transferred funds will specifically be used to provide child care vouchers for qualifying children under the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). This means that a portion of unused TANF funds will be automatically redirected to support child care services, ensuring that those funds directly benefit families who need assistance with child care expenses. The bill amends Section 43-17-5 of the Mississippi Code to add this specific requirement, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. By mandating this transfer, the legislation aims to prioritize child care support for low-income families by using previously unallocated TANF funds.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0084.xml