Bill > HB1430

This bill establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership Program, a new initiative designed to help employers support their employees' child care expenses. The program creates a fund administered by a state division that will match employer contributions to child care costs for their employees, with the matching amount varying based on the employee's household income. Employers with at least 20 employees who contribute to an employee's child care costs can participate, with special provisions allocating 25% of the fund's resources to small businesses (defined as employers with 49 or fewer employees). To be eligible, child care providers must meet quality standards through a recognized rating system. The program will require participating employers and employees to complete a standardized contract, and the state will contribute up to 100% of the employer's contribution for employees earning at or below the state median household income, with the state match decreasing proportionally for higher-income households. The bill includes detailed provisions for contract management, termination, reporting requirements, and penalties for providing false information. Starting July 1, 2026, the division must submit an annual report to the governor and legislative council detailing the program's effectiveness, including information about participating employers, child care providers, and employees. The state will annually appropriate funds from the general fund to support the program, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total fund.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1430/details