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This bill reduces parent copayments for subsidized child care by modifying an existing law to lower the percentage of gross family income used to calculate fees. Specifically, the bill changes the copayment calculation from ten percent to five percent of gross family income, which means families will pay less for child care services. The bill maintains the existing provisions for blended and part-time care rates, where copayments for blended rate care will be 83% of the full-time copayment, and part-time care copayments will be 75% of the full-time copayment. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and families time to prepare for the new copayment structure. By reducing the copayment percentage, the bill aims to make subsidized child care more affordable for families, potentially helping more parents access child care services.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S692