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This bill expands the definition of "child care provider" 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. To qualify, these tribal-regulated child care providers must enter into an agreement with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to receive Wisconsin Shares payments and attest on a prescribed form that they meet the requirements for receiving payments from the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program. The bill allows eligible individuals to choose these tribal-regulated child care providers as an option for receiving child care subsidies, alongside existing licensed child care centers, certified family child care providers, and school-based child care programs. This change aims to provide more flexibility and options for low-income parents seeking child care services, particularly in tribal communities, by recognizing and supporting child care providers regulated by federally recognized tribes.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab710