Bill > SB0311

This bill establishes a new requirement for adjusting child care provider reimbursements under the child development and care program (CDC program) by accounting for inflation annually. The bill defines key terms, including "child care provider" as defined in the child protection law, and specifies that the adjustment will use the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Consumer Price Index, which is the most comprehensive consumer price index available for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Starting from the bill's effective date, child care providers will receive annual reimbursement increases that correspond to the local inflation rate, which aims to help providers keep pace with rising costs and maintain the sustainability of child care services. The bill appears to be designed to provide financial stability for child care providers by ensuring their reimbursement rates are not eroded by increasing living and operating expenses over time.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0311