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This bill expands the definition of eligible child care providers under the Wisconsin Shares program to include child care providers operating in Indian country under the licensing or regulatory authority of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in Wisconsin. Specifically, these tribal-regulated child care providers must meet three key requirements: 1) operate in Indian country as defined by federal law, 2) have entered into an agreement with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to receive payments, and 3) attest on a department-prescribed form that they meet federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) requirements and any additional rules established by the department. The bill modifies existing statutes to allow parents receiving child care subsidies to choose these tribal-regulated providers as an additional option alongside currently authorized providers like licensed child care centers, certified family child care providers, and school-based child care programs. This change aims to increase child care options for families in tribal communities by recognizing and supporting child care providers regulated by tribal authorities.

Health and Social Services

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb710