Bill > SB792

This bill modifies the income eligibility threshold for childcare services under California's Child Care and Development Services Act. Currently, families are disenrolled from subsidized childcare if their income exceeds 70% of the state median income (SMI), with some exceptions for families receiving child protective services or at risk of abuse or neglect. The bill changes this threshold to 85% of the state median income, which means more families will be able to continue receiving childcare subsidies. This change applies to both the general disenrollment process for subsidized childcare and specifically to the third stage of CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids) childcare services. The bill aims to help low-income working families maintain access to childcare by allowing families with slightly higher incomes to continue receiving support, potentially making it easier for parents to work while ensuring their children have consistent childcare arrangements. The modification is part of a broader effort to support families transitioning from welfare to independent employment and to provide more flexible childcare assistance.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB792