Bill > SB778

This bill modifies the definition and requirements for migrant agricultural worker families accessing childcare and development programs in California. Specifically, it changes the income threshold for qualifying as a migrant agricultural worker family from 50% to 40% of total gross income earned from fishing, agriculture, or agriculturally related work during the 12-month period before applying for services. The bill also introduces a new provision requiring the State Department of Social Services to ensure that income self-certification for migrant childcare programs is consistent with other childcare and development programs. The existing law already establishes priorities for enrolling children from migrant agricultural worker families, such as families that move frequently, have recently qualified for agricultural employment, reside in rural agricultural areas, or depend on seasonal agricultural work. By lowering the income threshold and standardizing income self-certification, the bill aims to make childcare services more accessible to migrant agricultural worker families.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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