Bill > SB177

This bill establishes the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program, which aims to support child care staff members by providing them with publicly funded child care. The program will operate during fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and is administered by the Department of Children and Youth. Under this pilot, when a child care staff member applies for publicly funded child care, their family's income will be completely excluded from eligibility determination, provided the staff member works at least 20 hours per week and meets other existing eligibility requirements. The bill appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund for Child Care Grants to support the program, with the option to reappropriate any unexpended funds to fiscal year 2027. The Department of Children and Youth is required to complete and submit a comprehensive report to the Governor and General Assembly within six months of the pilot program's conclusion, detailing the information collected and findings. The bill specifically excludes certain child care professionals like administrators, authorized representatives, and owners from being considered child care staff members under this program.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb177